ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2025
Heather Knight is returning after recovering from a hamstring injury © Getty
Heather Knight, Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge headline England’s 15-woman squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India later this year. Knight, who injured her hamstring in May, has returned to the squad and is expected to be fit for the tournament which runs from September 30 to November 2.
Both Glenn and Wyatt-Hodge weren’t part of the ODI squad against India earlier this summer but have found a way back into the fold. This will be the first ICC tournament in charge for both head coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
The likes of Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier and Alice Davidson-Richards have missed the cut.
Squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
“Being selected to play for your country in a World Cup is one of the biggest honours in sport and I’m delighted for all the players named in the squad,” head coach Edwards said.
“Like all global tournaments, it will be a huge challenge but we want to go as far as we possibly can in India and I believe that if we play our best cricket we can compete with anyone.
“Conditions mean we have gone for the extra spinner and we’re lucky to be able to have such depth in this department, it’s fantastic to welcome Sarah Glenn back. That does mean there’s no room for Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier or Alice Davidson-Richards, which will be disappointing for them.
“It’s also great to have Danni back in the squad, she’s been in good form in domestic cricket and she’ll bring dynamism and depth to our batting, alongside Heather, who we are absolutely delighted to be able to select. She’ll be a huge asset for us.
“India is an amazing place to play cricket, and as a group we have a huge opportunity to go and do something special. ODI World Cups are the pinnacle of our sport. They only come around every four years and we’re so excited to get over there to start our preparation.”
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