Selection surprises as England announce squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

England’s squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was announced on Tuesday, with the team rewarding strong individual performances from their recent domestic competition. The 15-player group, led by regular skipper Heather Knight, includes spinner Linsey Smith, pacer Lauren Bell, all-rounder Dani Gibson, and keeper-batter Bess Heath, who all earned their spots based on their impressive performances during the recent edition of The Hundred.