Charlotte Edwards supported Nat Sciver-Brunt to lead England forward and insists that it is a clear choice to take over as a new team captain.
Sciver-Brunt, who was in parenting after her first child’s birth, inherited Heather Knight as a skipper, previously served as a vice president.
Knight left his post after nine years after defeating white ash in England 16-0, and Sciver-Brunt took a role with 259 appearances in all formats.
“It was pretty simple. I was pretty sure it would be Nat,” Edwards said.
“She leads from the front in what she does, has complete respect for the group, and what I have most impressed are her leadership traits.
“She’s pretty neglected, pretty relentless for one of the best players in the world. I’ll hit her on the day of Matchda and she’ll do what she does best.
“It’s her team and she has to drive this team forward. She’s very excited.”
Sciver-Brunt was named ICC’s female cryrket of the year 2022 and 2023, and is currently not 3 on the ICC ODO rankings.
Her task is to re -hire England as they nourish the wounds of the highly observed ash.
“Losing 16-0 is not just because they are not in the condition, but that Australia was better than us,” Edwards said.
“It was clear in the winter. I call it ‘f’. But I impressed myself so much. They made it clear hard in the ash period.”
The time of Sciver-Brunta as the captain begins on May 21 with a series of white ball against West Indies, followed by five T20 and three ODO against India visiting.
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The newly appointed Crown Coach in England Charlotte Edwards says he wants to ‘find a draft’ to help the team win big events
Edwards also insisted that Sciver-Brunt’s predecessor Knight would still play a significant role for England.
“For me, it’s Heather enjoys her crisis and focusing on her hitting. He plays as I have ever seen her,” Edwards said.
“We had good conversations around the place where I see her role on the team, and I also want to see her bowling a little more.
“She was great around the group, really well with Natu – they were great friends for many years – and I truly think we’ll see Heather Knight to achieve a lot of running in the next few years.”
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T20 International Series Vs West Indies (May)
- First T20: Wednesday 21 May (18.30) – Canterbury
- Second T20: Friday, May 23 (18.35) – Hove
- Third T20: Monday 26 May (14.30) – Chelmsford
One-day international series VS West Indies (May-June)
- First go: Friday 30th May (1:00 pm) – Derby
- Others go: Wednesday June 4 (1:00 pm) – Leicester
- Third go: Saturday 7th June (11:00) – Taunton
T20 International Series VS India (June-June)
- First T20: Saturday 28 June (14.30) – Trent Bridge
- Second T20: Tuesday 1 July (18.30) – Bristol
- Third T20: Friday, July 4 (6.35 pm) – Kia oval
- Fourth T20: Wednesday 9 July (18.30) – Emirates Old Trafford
- Fifth T20: Saturday 12 July (18.35) – Edgbaston
One day international series against India (July)
- First go: Wednesday 16th July (1:00 pm) – Southampton
- Others go: Saturday, July 19 (11:00) – sir
- Third go: Tuesday, July 22 (1:00 pm) -chester-le-stroet
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2025-05-01 23:01:00
