England begins Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka

England opens its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday. The match will mark the start of a significant summer for women's cricket, aiming to build on the momentum from England's 2017 World Cup victory. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean expressed hopes that strong performances can inspire greater participation in the sport among girls and women. England enters the tournament after wins against New Zealand and India in T20 series, showing confidence heading into the competition.