Warwickshire bowler Issy Wong says it is a ‘dream come true’ to be named in England’s ICC Women’s T20 squad for this summer’s home World Cup.
Wong was named in the 15-strong squad earlier today, with England’s first match and the tournament’s opening fixture due to take place at her home ground of Edgbaston on Friday 12 June.
The 23-year-old, who made her England debut across all formats in 2022, has amassed 17 international T20 appearances since, taking 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,” she said. “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.
“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.”
Warwickshire Women Head Coach Ali Maiden said: “It’s fantastic news. Issy is experienced and she’s been in and around that environment before, so it’s great for her that it’s a home World Cup.
“It’ll be special. Issy is fairly level-headed and she’ll take it in her stride. She’ll do really well.”
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England Women’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
- Nat Sciver-Brunt, The Blaze (Capt)
- Lauren Bell, Hampshire
- Alice Capsey, Surrey
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Surrey
- Charlie Dean, Somerset
- Sophia Dunkley, Surrey
- Sophie Ecclestone, Lancashire
- Lauren Filer, Durham
- Dani Gibson, Somerset
- Amy Jones, The Blaze
- Freya Kemp, Hampshire
- Heather Knight, Somerset
- Linsey Smith, Hampshire
- Issy Wong, Warwickshire
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Surrey