Women's World Cup: All-rounder Emma Lamb included as England squad announced

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North West Thunder all-rounder Emma Lamb has been included in England's squad for their defence of the Women's World Cup.

The 50-over tournament takes place in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April.

Seven of the 15-player squad were involved in England's World Cup success at Lord's in 2017, when England beat India by nine runs.

Director of England women's cricket Jonathan Finch said Lamb offered "multiple options" as an all-rounder.

Lamb made her international debut in September 2021 in a T20 series against New Zealand, before making her one-day international debut earlier this month as England faced Australia in the Ashes.

Finch described the 24-year-old as a "consistent performer" across domestic cricket.

After Australia's 12-4 series win over England in the Women's Ashes Finch said the World Cup was a chance to "refocus our intentions".

"It provides an opportunity to embrace the challenge of a global event," he added.

"The England Women's A series that ran alongside the Ashes enabled a wider group of players to compete for a place in the squad which has made for some tough calls on selection.

"Success at World Cups is often the pinnacle of a player's career and we wish all those selected all the best in their quest to win on the world stage."