The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the England women’s cricket team’s squad for the upcoming 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Having lifted the Cup in 1973, 1993, 2009, and 2017, England will look to become the second team after Australia to win the trophy for a fifth time.
England have named a 15-woman squad which sees the return of Heather Knight, Sarah Glenn, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Knight, a former England captain, had been sidelined for the last couple of months due to a tendon injury in her right hamstring.
She, like Glenn and Hodge, had missed the recent ODI series against England. However, all three have been picked for the Women’s World Cup. The trio will take Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier, or Alice Davidson-Richards’ spots in the team.
“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,” said England head coach Charlotte Edwards.
“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,” Edwards added.
England will begin their campaign against South Africa on October 3.
England squad for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), 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.
Editor's Pick
Cricket
How Virat Kohli's 100 in Ranchi resulted in tickets for IND vs SA 3rd ODI getting sold out instantly
Top Stories
