Overview
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is named captain of a 15-player group for the tournament starting September 30 in India and Sri Lanka.
- Heather Knight returns from a significant hamstring injury and has not yet played competitively since May but is targeting fitness for the event.
- England select four specialist spinners — Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith and Sarah Glenn — with Alice Capsey offering additional off-spin.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sarah Glenn are recalled, while experienced seamer Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier and Alice Davidson-Richards are left out.
- This World Cup marks Charlotte Edwards’ first ICC tournament as head coach and Sciver-Brunt’s first as captain.