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Nat Sciver-Brunt out of T20I series vs India Women, to return for ODIs

Nat Sciver-Brunt out of T20I series vs India Women, to return for ODIs

India Today05-07-2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that women's team captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt will miss the remaining two matches of the ongoing T20I series against India due to a groin injury.Tammy Beaumont will step in as captain for the final two games, while Maia Bouchier has been called up to replace Sciver-Brunt in the squad. The ECB also confirmed that Sciver-Brunt is expected to be fit for the start of the ODI series, which begins on 16 July.advertisementBouchier, known for her aggressive batting style, could offer England some much-needed firepower in the middle order. However, Sciver-Brunt's absence will be felt. The all-rounder had been in solid form, scoring 66 and 13 in the first two T20Is, and her presence with both bat and ball has been central to England's white-ball strategy.
England currently trail 1-2 in the five-match series, having lost the first two games to a confident Indian side. Smriti Mandhana has been instrumental in India's strong start, providing consistent runs at the top of the order. The third T20I saw England bounce back with a much-needed win to keep the series alive.Despite the setback, stand-in captain Beaumont believes the team must remain calm and composed ahead of the crucial fourth match, which will be played in Manchester on Wednesday, 9 July. The final T20I is scheduled for Saturday, 12 July in Birmingham.'The worst thing we could do right now is panic,' Beaumont said, as quoted by ICC.'It's not the situation we wanted — we didn't want to be 2-0 down, and we didn't want our captain and best batter out injured. But we've got to deal with where we are now and respond positively.'We need to bring some calm and logic into the team environment. We absolutely believe we can come back and win this. Full credit to India, they've pushed us hard, but I believe we can respond, and I'll be doing everything I can to get the girls to do just that.'- EndsTrending Reel
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