England announce 15-member squad for Women's ODI World Cup 2025

England selectors have added Heather Knight for the upcoming Women’s World Cup 2025 in India in late autumn, anticipating the veteran player to get fit in the next three weeks. The former captain hasn’t played since injuring her hamstring against the West Indies, but is expected to get better in a few weeks.

Danni Wayatt-Hodge will also strengthen their batting order after the selectors overlooked her for the home summer, with her last ODI appearance taking place on the Ashes tour of Australia. The selection committee, going with four spinners, means that their pacer Kate Cross had to miss out on the 15-member squad of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, as Sophie Ecclestone will lead the spin bowling department.

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The off-spinner, Charlie Dean, and leg spinner Sarah Glenn are also making a return post the West Indies series. England’s seam attack consists of Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, and Em Arlott, who made her international debut three months ago. Nat Sciver-Brunt, hoping to get back in bowling, can balance the squad with her all-round skills during the World Cup tournament.

Heather Knight returns for England in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

The World Cup 2025 will run from September 30 to November 02 and will be the first ICC event after head coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Scriver-Brunt took charge. Their head coach felt that even though the competition would pose a huge challenge, they would remain hopeful of competing.

“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.” Edward expressed.

“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 delighted to be able to select. She'll be a huge asset for us.” The England head coach addressed.

England’s squad for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge