England commence their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on Friday, live on Sky Sports and NOW, and award-winning actor Daisy May Cooper has been hard at work rallying the nation and spreading World Cup fever.
Alongside a ‘World Cup Task Force’ which features Red Roses Women’s World Cup winner Hannah Botterman, England cricket great Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE, comedian Guz Khan and content creator Max Fosh, the group share what a home Women’s T20 World Cup means to them.
“As a mum, I love seeing female role models on our screens as I know what a difference it can make,” May Cooper said.
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“We’ve seen in recent years what can happen when a nation gets behind women’s sport, and I hope this inspires fans up and down the country to tune in and cheer their side on.”
The group gathers in a writers’ room where they are tasked with capturing ‘the essence’ of the impact and meaning a tournament can have on the nation.
But as the group struggles to focus on the same idea, with Khan reliving his ‘legendary’ backyard century, and Fosh steering the conversation into something more meaningful, May Cooper finds her voice.
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“Isn’t it about a magic moment, a shared memory,” she says.
“I remember how it felt being a little girl with a big dream. I felt the spirit of the country where we all came together. I know what it’s like to perform with the heart of the nation behind you.
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“I know what it’s like to have hope and turn those hopes into dreams. Those dreams really do come true!”
This year, England are hoping to end a 17-year-long drought to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and repeat the feats of Heather Knight’s side, who won the ODI Women’s World Cup in 2017.
“A home World Cup can be such a powerful moment for the sport,” Rainford-Brent, who was a part of the England squad during the 2009 campaign, said.
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“We’ve seen the successes of the Lionesses and Red Roses in recent years, and we hope this summer can be equally defining for women’s cricket.
“Having played and won in 2009, I know just how much it can help inspire younger generations to pick up a bat or a ball.”
Sky Sports will make the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup accessible to the broadest possible audience, with all home nations’ matches, semi-finals, and the final on July 5 to be shown live for FREE via the Sky Sports App.
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Meanwhile, England’s opening match against Sri Lanka on Friday, June 12, will be shown live on YouTube.
A world-class commentary team will also be on hand to deliver their expert analysis and opinions on the tournament, with former England cricketers Tash Farrant and Nasser Hussain set to lead the coverage.
Everyone can stream all 12 group matches involving England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as the semi-finals and final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup live for FREE on the Sky Sports App.
All you have to do is download the latest version of the Sky Sports App onto your phone or tablet and log in.
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Watch every ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup exclusively live on Sky Sports and NOW, starting with England vs Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday, June 12.
Which matches are available for free on the Sky Sports App?
Friday June 12: England vs Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 6.30pmSaturday June 13: Scotland vs Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 10.30amTuesday June 16: England vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pmThursday June 18: West Indies vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pmFriday June 19: New Zealand vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pmSaturday June 20: England vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pmTuesday June 23: New Zealand vs Scotland, Bristol County Ground 10.30amTuesday June 23: Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground 2.30pmWednesday June 24: England vs West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground 6.30pmFriday June 26: Sri Lanka vs Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 6.30pmSaturday June 27: West Indies vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground 2.30pmSaturday June 27: England vs New Zealand, The Oval 6.30pmTuesday June 30: TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval 2.30pmThursday July 2: TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval 6.30pmSunday July 5: TBC vs TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground 2.30pm
