Tammy Beaumont wants to rewrite history at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in India. The opener still remembers the pain of her maiden World Cup in 2013, where England’s hopes ended in heartbreak despite a strong position.
Although Beaumont didn’t feature in a single game 12 years ago, she witnessed the squad’s exit firsthand. England were competing against New Zealand in Mumbai when news broke that West Indies had stunned Australia, ending their chances of reaching the final.
“My standout memory (from the 2013 World Cup) was watching an amazing partnership between Charlotte Edwards and Sarah Taylor against New Zealand, but we actually found out halfway through that game that we’d been knocked out because Australia lost to West Indies,” Beaumont recalled to ICC Digital.
“I had to run the drinks out to tell the two of them that unfortunately we weren’t going to make it, but to make sure that we finish this game strong and go on,” she added.
“I think they probably both got nearly 100 and it was amazing seeing two of England’s greatest ever players kind of go about their business,” she noted.
“At the time, I was nowhere near that standard and kind of went away from that World Cup wanting to emulate things that they’ve done,” she said.
“I really looked up to how they went about things in some tough conditions in India,” Beaumont added.
From Early Struggles to World Cup Triumph
Beaumont’s career arc took a dramatic turn in 2017. She became a central figure in England’s memorable campaign at home, scoring crucial runs and helping the side secure their fourth World Cup crown at Lord’s against India.
“It’s now eight years ago, but nothing in my career has topped that feeling,” Beaumont recalled.
“Doing that lap of honour around a sold-out Lord’s. I think for me, it was a massive moment for England women’s cricket and also the world international women’s cricket,” she added.
Beaumont Backs Sciver-Brunt’s Leadership
As England chase another title, Beaumont believes this tournament could define a new era for women’s cricket.
“This could be another landmark moment at this World Cup, and change the game again and grow it and as an England player, I desperately want to be the one at the end in that final, holding on to the trophy,” she noted.
Much will depend on captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who stepped into leadership earlier this year. Ranked among the top ODI all-rounders, she was England’s standout performer at the 2022 edition.
“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,” she added.
“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,” she noted.
England Squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
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.
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