New Delhi, India, April 9 (ANI): England all-rounder Charlie Dean is aiming to return to international cricket after missing since late 2025 due to a back injury. Her goal is to participate in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in England.
Dean has been working hard to regain her fitness and hopes to join the team before the tournament starts. She believes this World Cup could be important for both her team and the growth of women’s cricket in England. “We want to make this a great event and encourage people to watch women’s cricket,” Dean said.
England hosted a Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2017, where they won against India at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Dean attended some matches during that tournament and was inspired by the excitement it generated. She hopes the 2026 event will have a similar impact.
The team will face Sri Lanka in their opening match on the first day of the World Cup. Other teams in Group B include Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and the West Indies. Dean is ready for the challenge and sees this as an exciting opportunity to grow women’s cricket in England.