England Women have today announced their squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup, with captain Heather Knight and wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor included subject to completing their return to full fitness.
The 3aaa County Ground will host eight games in total, including the sell-out tournament opener on Saturday 24 June, when England take on India, and the second semi-final on Thursday 20 July.
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Heather Knight (captain, Berkshire)
Tammy Beaumont (Kent)
Katherine Brunt (Yorkshire)
Georgia Elwiss (Sussex)
Jenny Gunn (Warwickshire)
Alex Hartley (Lancashire)
Danielle Hazell (Yorkshire)
Beth Langston (Yorkshire)
Laura Marsh (Kent)
Anya Shrubsole (Somerset)
Nat Sciver (Surrey)
Sarah Taylor (wicketkeeper, Sussex)
Fran Wilson (Middlesex)
Lauren Winfield (Yorkshire)
Danni Wyatt (Sussex)
Knight is on course to lead out the side, should her recovery continue as scheduled. She will take control of a young squad, with five players in the group – Alex Hartley, Beth Langston, Nat Sciver, Fran Wilson and Lauren Winfield – set to experience their first 50-over World Cup. By contrast, Katherine Brunt, twice a World Cup winner, will take part in her fourth 50-over World Cup.
More experience comes in the form of all-rounders Jenny Gunn and Laura Marsh, who were also part of England’s winning side in 2009, alongside Taylor and current vice-captain Anya Shrubsole.
Knight, who has been recovering from a metatarsal stress fracture to her left foot, has led England to victory in six series as captain since taking over in June 2016.
England Coach Mark Robinson said: “We are hugely excited about the potential of this squad. There will be no better and greater stage than a home World Cup for our players to showcase what they are about and we are really excited about what this group of girls could potentially achieve.
“The return to the squad of Sarah Taylor shows how far she’s come and we are hopeful both her and Heather Knight will be able to play a full part in the tournament.”
Derby will host eight matches in total, starting with the tournament opener on Saturday 24 June – and the first allocation of tickets for this match have already sold out.
Tickets remain on sale for the remaining seven games in Derby, which includes a second England fixture versus New Zealand, the eagerly-awaited clash between India and Pakistan, plus the second of two semi-finals.
Tickets available online via: icc-cricket.com/tickets.
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