Somerset duo named in England World Cup squad

The England Women’s selectors have named their 15-strong squad to represent England Women at the ICC Women’s World Cup in India.

The tournament runs from 30 September-2 November and will be the first ICC tournament for both Head Coach Charlotte Edwards and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

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Sciver-Brunt’s predecessor Heather Knight has been named in the squad as she continues her comeback from injury. Somerset’s Charlie Dean is also named in the squad.

Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge return to the ODI squad having missed out against India this summer. Glenn is one of four specialist spinners and one of six players embarking on their first ODI Word Cup.

Full squad:

Em Arlott (Warwickshire)
Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze)
Lauren Bell (Hampshire)
Alice Capsey (Surrey)
Charlie Dean (Somerset)
Sophia Dunkley (Surrey)
Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire)
Lauren Filer (Durham)
Sarah Glenn (The Blaze)
Amy Jones (The Blaze)
Heather Knight (Somerset)
Emma Lamb (Lancashire)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze; captain)
Linsey Smith (Hampshire)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Surrey)