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Perrin omitted as uncapped Corteen-Coleman makes England T20 World Cup squad

Editorial Team
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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt playing cricket on the field

Uncapped teenager Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been called up to England’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad as Davina Perrin misses out on the home tournament.

Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the side during her seventh appearance at the global showpiece.

The host nation begin their campaign later this summer with high hopes of repeating their famous 2009 title victory.

Surrey prospect among fresh faces

Corteen-Coleman is joined by Warwickshire fast bowler Issy Wong and Durham’s Lauren Filer in being selected for their first T20 World Cup.

The 18-year-old spinner’s inclusion comes at the expense of highly-rated batter Perrin, who failed to secure a spot in the final 15-player group.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge provides vital experience and is set to feature in her eighth edition of the tournament.

Somerset all-rounder Charlie Dean takes on the vice-captaincy duties, while Hampshire’s Lauren Bell will lead the pace attack.

‘Hardest selection meetings’

Head coach Charlotte Edwards admitted finalising the squad was an incredibly difficult process due to the depth of talent available.

This is the hardest set of selection meetings I have been a part of because the pool of players to choose from is so strong and so many talented players have put their hand up.

Charlotte Edwards, Head Coach

An ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil is a special moment for the game in this country, and we are all really motivated by what could be ahead.

Sciver-Brunt echoed her coach’s enthusiasm, highlighting the profound honour of leading the team in front of passionate home supporters.

We can’t wait to get out onto the field and give it everything to win this World Cup again.

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Captain

England squad in full

  • Lauren Bell
  • Alice Capsey
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain)
  • Charlie Dean (vice-captain)
  • Danni Wyatt-Hodge
  • Lauren Filer
  • Amy Jones
  • Heather Knight
  • Freya Kemp
  • Sophia Dunkley
  • Sophie Ecclestone
  • Linsey Smith
  • Dani Gibson
  • Tilly Corteen-Coleman
  • Issy Wong

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