England Taps Nat Sciver-Brunt as New Captain Across Formats 🏏
England Appoints Nat Sciver-Brunt as All-Format Captain for Female Cricket Team
Grab your cricket gear, folks! England's Women's team has a new boss in town, and she's ready to lead the charge!
Enter Nat Sciver-Brunt, the latest captain to helm England's senior women's squad. She takes over from Heather Knight, who led the team for nine years before bidding adieu following the 2025 Women's Ashes defeat.
This isn't Sciver-Brunt's first rodeo as captain, though. She's no stranger to the role, having stepped up 11 times in T20Is and once in ODIs, with her new position now extending across all formats. With a whopping 7,000+ runs and nearly 200 wickets under her belt, she's got the chops to back it up!
Brace yourselves, as she'll now pair up with Charlotte Edwards, newly-appointed head coach of the team. This dynamic duo takes over from Jon Lewis.
Sciver-Brunt: Ready to Soar with Charlotte Edwards 🚀
With a beaming smile, Sciver-Brunt shared her thoughts on her appointment: "Elated to be steering the England Women's team as captain, and it's an absolute honor to have been trusted by Charlotte. She's been a role model of mine since I first donned the England jersey back in 2013. I'm gonna do my damnedest to guide this team to victory, whilst nurturing them to reach their full potential. We've got a bunch of talented players, and a team I truly believe in—one that's destined to taste success."
As for her forthcoming partnership with Charlotte Edwards, Sciver-Brunt's eyes sparkled with excitement: "I've had the privilege of collaborating with Charlotte for the past three years playing for Mumbai Indians, and her adoration for cricket and the England Women's team never ceases to amaze me. I can't wait to see where our collaboration will take us!"
When Does Sciver-Brunt's Captaincy Begin? ⏰
England's first international engagement since the leadership change is a thrilling white-ball series against the West Indies featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. An exhilarating start to Sciver-Brunt's tenure as the full-time captain of the England women's team!
This series will be swiftly followed by five T20Is and three ODIs against India on home Soil.
Key Dates to Remember: 🗓️
- Captaincy Beginning: Nat Sciver-Brunt's official captaincy kicks off on May 21, 2025.
- International Schedule:
- West Indies Series (May 21, 2025 onwards): A fierce battle of three T20 matches, followed by three ODI matches.
- India Series: A high-octane five T20 games, and three ODI face-offs on home turf.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt's new role as captain extends across all formats in international cricket, following Heather Knight's departure.
- The England Women's team will face the West Indies in a white-ball series, marking the beginning of Sciver-Brunt's tenure as the full-time captain.
- This series includes three T20Is and three ODIs, providing a thrilling start to Sciver-Brunt's captaincy, which begins officially on May 21, 2025.
- Sciver-Brunt's exciting partnership with Charlotte Edwards, now head coach of the team, is eagerly anticipated, as they aim to lead the team to success in various cricket formats.
