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April 29, 2026

Sticking with same players for Women's T20 World Cup leaves England in a twist

Conservative selection policy reinforces perception that some are undroppable, no matter how bad the results

Sticking with same players for Women's T20 World Cup leaves England in a twist

TL;DR

  • England's T20 World Cup squad is largely unchanged from the team that lost the Ashes 15 months ago.
  • Coach Charlotte Edwards' selection policy is criticized as conservative, raising questions about repeating past failures.
  • Established players like Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Heather Knight form the core of the squad.
  • The XI that was bowled out for 90 in the Ashes T20 is largely the same as expected for the World Cup.
  • Coach Edwards defended the selection, citing player development and performance in recent matches.
  • The perception that certain players are 'undroppable' persists, despite a lack of recent trophy success for some core members.
  • Tilly Corteen-Coleman is the only uncapped player in the squad, representing a potential new generation.

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