Nat Sciver-Brunt Appointed England Women's Cricket Captain Across All Formats
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the new captain of the England women's team. She succeeds Heather Knight, who left her role following England's 2025 women's Ashes series after a near nine-year tenure. She will lead in all three formats working alongside recently appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards. "I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I've always looked up to. Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she said.
The 32-year-old has been an integral part of England's set-up since making her debut in 2013 and is widely regarded as one of the world's most gifted cricketers.
Sciver-Brunt has a notable collection of awards, including winning the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2022 and 2023. She was also named PCA Women's Player of the Year in 2017 and 2022 and been a part of the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023.
Currently ranked number three in the ICC world batting rankings in ODI cricket, Sciver-Brunt has spent the previous three years as vice-captain.
In 2021, Sciver-Brunt captained her country for the first time in international cricket for the third T20I match against New Zealand and also took charge for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
"We have a really talented group, and we have a group that's united. It's a team I believe in and a team that can have a lot of success together. It's hugely exciting to be working with Charlotte having had the pleasure of working with her in the last three years at Mumbai Indians. Her love of cricket and passion for the England Women's team is inspiring and I'm excited to see where this partnership leads us," she added.
Sciver-Brunt was part of the English team that won the 2017 World Cup and has played 259 times for England across formats to date.
She averages 46.47 in Tests, 45.91 in ODIs and 28.45 in T20Is, whilst also taking 181 international wickets.
Most recently, Sciver-Brunt ended the 2025 Women's Premier League in India with 523 runs, becoming the first player to accumulate more than 500 runs in a single season. She also became the first to score 1,000 runs in the WPL.
Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women's Cricket, said 'We are delighted to have appointed Nat as England Women's captain and I know she's excited about the honour of leading the team during an unprecedented chapter in international women's cricket.
"Everyone knows what a fantastic cricketer Nat is, but her qualities extend far beyond her skills on the pitch. She's thoughtful, resilient and driven by getting the best out of herself and everyone around her. Nat is immensely well-respected in the group and I know she will form an exciting and fruitful partnership with Charlotte."
England Women begin their 2025 home summer campaign on May 21 with a home series against the West Indies, featuring three Metro Bank One-Day Internationals and three Vitality T20Is.
They then host India where they will play five Vitality T20Is and three Metro Bank One Day Internationals.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
21 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Pat Cummins' sharp retort to facing South Africa in WTC final: ‘Nice to see something different to AUS-IND clash'
Pat Cummins-led Australia are gearing up to face South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Ahead of the marquee contest, Cummins said it feels 'nice and different' to see something other than yet another Australia-India final. The Australia pacer said that he is not at all surprised to see the Proteas making their way to the WTC final. Australia, the defending WTC champions, are the favourites for the summit clash, but one cannot count out South Africa, as the latter has a formidable pace attack. However, if one is to compare man-to-man then Australia are the clear favourites looking at the experience of both the teams. Pat Cummins still remains wary of the Proteas challenge and is not willing to take the Temba Bavuma-led side lightly. 'In some ways you expect India to be around. England have been quite strong at home and New Zealand always seem to get to finals. But the same case could be made for South Africa in ICC events," Cummins told the Guardian. Also Read: Pat Cummins mocked with a cheeky dig by English TV presenter ahead of WTC Final 'We just don't see a lot of them in Test cricket but it's nice and different to an Australia-India final,' he added. Ever since South Africa reached the WTC final, critics have argued about how Bavuma and co. made the trip to the summit clash on the back of victories in a two-Test series and how the Proteas didn't play against the top teams such as Australia, England, and India in the WTC 2023-2025 cycle. However, Cummins brushed aside this theory saying nobody can fault South Africa for having a 'different route' to the final. 'You can only beat who you come up against. Our route to the final was pretty tough but I don't blame South Africa for having a different route,' he said. It has been more than three months since both Australia and South Africa played a Test match. How both teams perform at Lord's, needs to be seen but one expects a cracking contest in front of the sold out stadium. 'It's hard to say because there are so many unknowns. We haven't played them much but you've got to be really well balanced to make the final. Their bowling has always stood out and it's no different now," said Cummins. 'Keshav Maharaj is a really solid spinner and they've always got plenty of quick bowlers who pose a challenge,' he added.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
'You don't want MS Dhoni behind in a big game...': Shastri compares legendary cricketer's fast hands to a ‘pickpocket'
Two-time World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who continues to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India in a 15-year-long career. During the ICC Hall of Fame ceremony, former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave a hilarious tribute to the 43-year-old, comparing him to a 'pickpocket.' Tipping his hat to Dhoni's wicketkeeping skills and how he has still got it, Shastri said that you would never want someone of his ability behind the stumps in a crucial match because he can change the complexion of the game with either a catch or stumping. Speaking of Dhoni, the right-handed batter is considered to be one of the finest captains India has ever had. Under his leadership, India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. In 2011, after 28 years, India won the ODI World Cup as Dhoni played a match-winning knock in the final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium. 'He has hands faster than that of a pickpocket. If you're ever in India, going for a big game, especially in Ahmedabad, you don't want MS behind you; watch that back. The wallet will disappear,' Ravi Shastri said during the ICC ceremony. Also Read: MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall Of Fame Shastri also praised Dhoni for not letting his emotions get the better of him, saying the latter remains the same whether he scores a century or gets out for zero. "He gets out for zero is the same; he wins the World Cup is the same; he gets a hundred the same, and two hundred the same. There is absolutely, you know, no difference," he added. Under Dhoni, India also dominated the Test rankings for 18 months from December 2009. He also oversaw India's Champions Trophy-winning campaign in the UK in 2013. Dhoni holds the record for captaining his country in the most number of international matches. Regarded as a white-ball great, Dhoni was also named in the ICC's ODI and T20I Teams of the Decade at the end of 2019. Dhoni scored 4876 runs in 90 Tests at an average of 38.08. He also registered 256 catches and 38 stumpings in the longest format of the game. Speaking of ODIs, Dhoni amassed 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57. While in the shortest format of the game, the right-hander registered 1617 runs at an average of 37.60. Across both the white-ball formats, Dhoni afflicted 157 stumpings. He also took 378 catches across both ODIs and T20Is.
India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
"We want to honour legends of the past": Keshav Maharaj ahead of WTC final against Australia
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Keshav Maharaj is determined to follow in the famous footsteps at the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025. South Africa will face off against Australia for ownership of the ICC Test Championship mace at Lord's, the same venue where the Proteas last got their hands on the trophy 13 years ago. A legendary South African side comprising Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, and Graeme Smith beat England at the fabled ground to rise to world number one that day, and Maharaj revealed those memories are fuelling motivation for his side to repeat the feat. 'I remember watching that when they lifted the mace. We know that apart from doing it for us, we want to honour the legends of the past, and hopefully we will one day be seen in the same calibre and light to win such a coveted title and hold the Test mace,' he said as quoted by the ICC media release. South Africa arrived in London in strong form following seven consecutive Test victories, with defeat last coming against New Zealand in February 2024. That run took the Proteas to the top of the ICC World Test Championship table and has bred plenty of confidence in camp ahead of the decider against Australia. 'When we started the journey two years ago, a lot of people didn't think we'd be in this situation, but with each and every series we grow more and more. Our blend of youth and experience complements each other really nicely, and we find ourselves competing for another trophy. The boys have put in a lot of hard work. The excitement is building as we edge closer and it's now about letting it sink in and soaking up the occasion to allow us to play with freedom,' added Maharaj. Maharaj is one of a number in the South African squad who have come agonisingly close to ICC silverware in the past few years. The spinner was part of the side that finished runners-up at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, while the Proteas also reached the semi-finals of both the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While those near misses still sting, Maharaj is insistent on using those experiences in a positive way. 'In previous attempts, no one expected us to reach the knockout phases of any competition, but we have reached two semi-finals and two finals. Hopefully through all those misses we come right in this one. There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years. If we run with it and stay true to it, hopefully this is our opportunity to finally raise that most-coveted trophy that has eluded us for a number of years,' he said On a personal note, Maharaj is just two away from 200 Test wickets, and while the experienced spinner is happy to trade individual accolades for team success, the prospect of bringing up the milestone at Lord's is one that he cannot escape. 'It would be very special. I don't pay too much attention to the numbers, I just want to help ensure my team wins, so hopefully I can get a 10-fer. I've enjoyed my journey so far, hopefully I've got a long time left, but to get that feat in front of my family at Lord's would be very special. Any cricketer always has a bucket list in terms of venues they want to play at, and this is such a wonderful opportunity for all of us,' he admitted. (ANI)
