England Women's World Cup Squad: Knight Returns, Cross Misses Out!
Big news for cricket fans in South Africa! England has announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India, and there are some surprises. While veteran Heather Knight makes a comeback after recovering from a hamstring injury, experienced seamer Kate Cross has been left out of the squad.
Knight's Return a Boost for England
Heather Knight's return is a significant boost for the team. The former captain's experience and leadership will be invaluable as England looks to challenge for the title. She's been working hard to recover from her injury and is expected to be fully fit for the tournament.
Cross's Omission Raises Eyebrows
The exclusion of Kate Cross, a seasoned bowler with 101 ODI wickets, has surprised many. While she has struggled for form recently, her experience could have been useful in the challenging conditions in India. Danni Wyatt-Hodge and leg-spinner Sarah Glenn have been recalled.
England's World Cup Squad
Here's the full England squad for the ICC Women's World Cup:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain)
- 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
England's first match is against South Africa on 3 October in Bengaluru. The team will be looking to make a strong start and build momentum throughout the tournament.
Coach Charlotte Edwards said, "Being selected to play for your country in a World Cup is one of the biggest honours in sport and I'm delighted for all the players named in the squad."