Issy debuted for England across formats in 2022, has featured in 17 T20Is, claiming 13 wickets at an average of 29.76. “It’s very special to be named in the squad, especially with this being a home World Cup.

“It’s a dream come true in many ways, and it’s something I’ve been targeting in recent times. I know the atmosphere around the grounds is going to be great, so it’ll be amazing to experience that, and particularly the opener at Edgbaston,” Issy was quoted as saying by Warwickshire County Cricket Club on Wednesday.

England will take on New Zealand for an ODI series, before competing against them in a T20I series. It will be followed by a T20I series against India before heading into the global tournament.

“It’s coming around quickly. I’ve got to focus on performing well between now and then, and hopefully I can get out there and experience playing in front of our home fans at a World Cup,” he said.

England will take on New Zealand for an ODI series, before competing against them in a T20I series. It will be followed by a T20I series against India before heading into the global tournament.

England, the 2009 champions, are placed alongside West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Scotland in Group 2 of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka in Edgbaston on June 12.