(Cricket news) England Women have announced the squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. Fifteen players have been selected to try and retain the trophy which was previously won by Heather Knight’s team in 2017 at Lord’s.

England Women’s Squad

Heather Knight (Western Storm, cap), Tammy Beaumont (Lightning), Katherine Brunt (Northern Diamonds), Freya Davies (South East Stars), Charlie Dean (Southern Vipers), Sophia Dunkley (South East Stars), Kate Cross (Thunder), Sophie Ecclestone (Thunder), Tash Farrant (South East Stars), Amy Jones (Central Sparks), Emma Lamb (Thunder), Nat Sciver (Northern Diamonds, vice-captain), Anya Shrubsole (Western Storm), Lauren Winfield-Hill (Northern Diamonds), Danni Wyatt (Southern Vipers)

Travelling Reserves

Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers), Mady Villiers (Sunrisers)

Jonathan Finch, Director of England Women’s Cricket, said: “The ICC Women’s World Cup is a special event in the international women’s cricket calendar and we are excited by the squad we have selected. The chance to refocus our intentions immediately after the disappointment of the Ashes is exciting and provides an opportunity to embrace the challenge of a global event.

“The England Women’s A series that ran alongside the Ashes enabled a wider group of players to compete for a place in the squad which has made for some tough calls on selection. Emma Lamb, a consistent performer across domestic cricket, comes into the squad after making her international debut last summer and offers multiple options with the bat and as an all-rounder with her off-spin bowling. Success at World Cups is often the pinnacle of a player’s career and we wish all those selected all the best in their quest to win on the world stage.”

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