England Names Squad for Women's T20 World Cup
England Names Squad for Women's T20 World Cup
England Names Squad for Women's T20 World Cup
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England has announced a 15-player squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, led by Heather Knight for the fourth time. Notable inclusions are wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath, all-rounder Freya Kemp, and Danielle Gibson, all set for their World Cup debuts. The squad, which features a mix of experienced players and young talents, will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on October 5 in the UAE. Despite notable absences such as Tammy Beaumont and Lauren Filer, head coach Jon Lewis emphasized the balance and skill of the selected players to excel in UAE conditions. England enters the tournament with strong recent performances, including a 5-0 series win against New Zealand. The event was relocated to the UAE due to civil unrest in Bangladesh.

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