Heather Knight to lead England in the Women’s World Cup 2022
England has named a 15-player roster for its title defense in the Women’s World Cup 2022, which begins March 4 in New Zealand. Heather Knight has been selected captain, while Emma Lamb, a youngster, has been included in the squad.
Heather Knight led England to World Cup victory in the 2017 Women’s World Cup, defeating Mithali Raj’s India in the Final at Lord’s to earn their fourth title.
England has a strong squad, with Nat Sciver selected vice-captain. Heather Knight, for example. The 15-person traveling party includes Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, and Tammy Beaumont.
“Fifteen players have been selected to try to retain the trophy that Heather Knight’s squad lifted at Lord’s in 2017,” the ECB stated in a statement.
“The ICC Women’s World Cup is a significant event in the international women’s cricket calendar, and we are thrilled by the group we have picked,” said Jonathan Finch, Director of England Women’s Cricket.
The opportunity to refocus our ambitions quickly following the disappointment of the Ashes is thrilling, and it presents an opportunity to embrace the challenge of a global event.” The England Women’s A-series, which played concurrently with the Ashes, allowed a larger number of players to fight for a spot in the team, resulting in some difficult selection decisions.
“Emma Lamb, a regular performer in local cricket, joins the group after making her international debut last summer and provides a variety of options with the bat and as an all-rounder with her off-spin bowling.” International Cup success is frequently the pinnacle of a player’s career, and we wish all those chosen the best of luck in their quest to triumph on the world stage.”
England’s Women’s World Cup squad for 2022
Heather Knight’s (cap), Tash Farrant, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver (vice-captain), Anya Shrubsole, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver (vice-captain), Anya Shrubsole, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt
Lauren Bell and Mady Villiers are traveling reserves.
