Bangladesh hosts women's qualifying

Captain Charlotte Edwards will be hoping to lift the Women's World Cup again in 2013. England will learn their potential opponents following November's qualifying in Bangladesh

Reigning champions England will learn their potential 2013 World Cup opponents when qualifying takes place in November, with four spots up for grabs.

The 2009 winners qualify automatically, alongside Australia, New Zealand and hosts India for the event, which Charlotte Edwards’ side will be looking to win for a fourth time.

Qualifying will take place in Bangladesh, and the hosts will face Ireland, Japan, Pakistan and West Indies in Group B.

Group A consists of South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and USA.