Beth Heath and Freya Kemp have both been selected in England's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE in October.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heath and all-rounder Kemp are taking part in the tournament for the first time, while Daniel Gibson, who was a reserve player when England reached the semi-final in South Africa last year, has also been included in the full 15-man squad.
Opening batsman Tammy Beaumont and seamer Kate Cross, who was part of the South African squad, are among those who missed out on selection, but manager John Lewis insists the door is open to any players who don't make the cut.
England Women's T20 World Cup Team
Heather Knight (Captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchet, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Daniel Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Beth Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver Brunt, Lindsay Smith, Danny Wyatt.
“It makes it incredibly difficult and challenging to select a team or squad with these players,” Lewis said.
“Unfortunately there are some players who missed out but they will play a big part in what England cricket does in the future.”
“I believe the 15 players selected make up a very well-balanced team in terms of experience, youth and above all the skills to handle and excel in the situations they will likely face in the UAE.”
Lindsay Smith, who returned to the England squad earlier this year, will be part of the team's spin bowling attack alongside Sophie Ecclestone, the tournament's top wicket-taker in 2023.
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Powerful batsman Heath and Kemp, the women's leading wicket-taker in The Hundred this year, will join England on their white-ball tour of Ireland and play one-day internationals in preparation for the tournament before taking part in a pre-World Cup training camp in Abu Dhabi from September 13-24.
This year's World Cup has been moved from Bangladesh to the UAE due to political unrest, and will kick off with England facing Bangladesh on October 5. England, led by coach Heather Knight, will also face South Africa, Scotland and the West Indies in Group B.
“The World Cup is a special event to be involved in as a player and I'm really excited about the team I've selected to travel to the UAE,” Knight said.
“It will be an honour to lead the team to another World Cup and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
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Meanwhile, Cross will lead England in both the ODI and T20 series against Ireland next month, which will be played over three 50-over matches in Belfast, followed by three T20Is in Dublin.
The 32-year-old captain will be leading a team packed with youth and experience, with Hannah Baker, Ryan McDonald-Gay and Paige Schofield all set to make their senior international debuts in both formats.
Another newcomer, Georgia Davis, has been included for ODIs only, while debut candidates Caris Pavli, Georgia Adams and Seren Smale have also been included in the T20I squad.
Mahika Gaur is back in the T20I squad after missing the series against New Zealand and The Hundred with a side strain, while Lauren Feiler is set to play ODIs before joining up with England's World Cup squad at training camp.
England Women's Ireland Tour Squad
ODI team: Kate Cross (captain), Holly Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Davis, Lauren Filer, Beth Heath, Freya Kemp, Emma Lamb, Ryan McDonald-Gay, Paige Skolfield, Bryony Smith, Maddie Villiers, Issy Wong.
T20I squad: Kate Cross (captain), Georgia Adams, Holly Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Mahika Gaur, Ryan McDonald-Gay, Carice Pavely, Paige Skolfield, Seren Smale, Bryony Smith, Maddie Villiers, Issy Wong.
“We have an exciting mix of experienced international players, returning players who have played for us before and some who are yet to take their first steps on the international stage,” England Women's Cricket Board director Jonathan Finch said.
“The increased complexity and challenge of managing a year-round match schedule for international players presents those seeking selection with the opportunity to take on the international stage.”
England Women's Ireland tour fixtures
Saturday, September 7: Ireland vs England, 1st ODI (Belfast)Monday, September 9: Ireland vs England, 2nd ODI (Belfast)Wednesday, September 11: Ireland vs England, 3rd ODI (Belfast)Saturday, September 14: Ireland vs England, 1st T20I (Dublin)Sunday, September 15: Ireland vs England, 2nd T20I (Dublin)
England Women's T20 World Cup match schedule
Saturday, October 5: Bangladesh v England (Sharjah)Monday, October 7: England v South Africa (Sharjah)Sunday, October 13: England v Scotland (Sharjah)Tuesday, October 15: England v West Indies (Dubai)Thursday, October 17: Semi-final 1 (Dubai)Friday, October 18: Semi-final 2 (Sharjah)Sunday, October 20: Final (Dubai)
You can watch every match of the Women's T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports from October 3 to 20. It's also available to stream on NOW.
