'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
Eighteen-year-old Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been named in England's T20 World Cup squad, marking a rapid rise from domestic cricket to the international stage. A left-arm spinner with Southern Brave in The Hundred, she has impressed with early performances, including taking Meg Lanning's wicket. Despite being uncapped, her selection highlights her potential as a future star under head coach Charlotte Edwards. Corteen-Coleman balances youth and maturity, earning praise for her humility and skill ahead of the home tournament.
- ▪Tilly Corteen-Coleman, 18, was selected for England's T20 World Cup squad while dog-sitting, a nod to her love for her four pets.
- ▪She is a left-arm spinner with a 2m release height, offering England valuable variation alongside Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith.
- ▪Corteen-Coleman took Meg Lanning's wicket on her Southern Brave debut in 2024 and has taken seven powerplay wickets in The Hundred.
- ▪She earned a £105,000 contract with Southern Brave after a bidding war in March 2026.
- ▪Head coach Charlotte Edwards previously coached Corteen-Coleman at Southern Brave and presented her first junior cap for Kent under-11s.
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