US EditionEngland Name Former Captain Heather Knight in Women’s World Cup Squad
England's 15-woman squad blends veterans and newcomers, including four specialist spinners, aiming for their fifth Women's ODI World Cup title in the sub-continent conditions.
- England named a 15-player squad for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, including Heather Knight, Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, 2025.
- Head coach Charlotte Edwards explained sub-continental conditions prompted selecting extra spin, and Heather Knight, former England captain, recovered from her right-hamstring tendon injury sustained in May to rejoin the ODI setup.
- The squad list confirms Nat Sciver-Brunt, Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont and others, with six first-time ODI World Cup players and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leading her first ICC event.
- Several experienced players missed out, including Kate Cross, Maia Bouchier and Alice Davidson‑Richards; Cross said on Sky Sports, `A lot for me to process,` after learning of her omission at 9am on Thursday.
- England will chase a fifth Women’s ODI World Cup title, opening their campaign on October 3, 2025 against South Africa with key matches in Indore, Guwahati, and Colombo.
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Heather Knight back as England name spin-heavy squad for 2025 Women's World Cup
England have named a spin-heavy squad for the 2025 Women’s World Cup with Heather Knight returning from injury, Nat Sciver-Brunt leading for the first time, and Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge also making comebacks for the subcontinental challenge.
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Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Heather Knight Returns As England Announce 15-Member Squad
Heather, sidelined since May with a serious tendon injury in her right hamstring sustained during her match-winning unbeaten 66 against West Indies, has regained fitness in time to secure her spot. Her return is a major boost for England as they chase a fifth ODI World Cup crown
·New Delhi, India
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