If England are to emulate their success from 2017 then new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is likely to play a major role in the run given she sits high in all categories of the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings and was the side’s best player at the most recent World Cup in New Zealand in 2022.
Sciver-Brunt also has the added pressure of being captain after she took over from long-time skipper Heather Knight earlier this year and Beaumont expects the star all-rounder to lead from the front at the World Cup.
“I think it’s been brilliant for Nat to take over the captaincy as she leads in the way that she does everything,” Beaumont said.
“She’s one of the best trainers in the team, an incredibly hard worker and incredibly good under pressure.
“For me, you watch her and you’re just inspired. And I think that’s the way she’s going to lead, showing everyone how we want to do it and everyone following suit. So I am really looking forward to seeing how Nat can take that on in the captaincy role.”
England squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge