England announced the second new captain within 1 month, now this player has been given the responsibility

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed Nat Sciver-Brunt as England women's cricket team captain on Tuesday, replacing Heather Knight, who retired after England's 2025 Women's Ashes series following almost 9 years of service. She would be captaining the side across all formats, along with newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.

In a statement issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board, Nat Sciver-Brunt said, I am really proud to play the role of captain of the England women's cricket team. Ever since I made my debut for England in 2013, all I want is to help the team in every way possible. I will do my best to lead this team to success, as well as empower them to become the best version of themselves.

The 32-year-old player said, We have really talented players and we are united. This is a team I believe in. A team that can achieve a lot of success together. Working with Charlotte is very exciting. I have had the privilege of working with her at the Mumbai Indians over the last three years. Her love for cricket and passion for the England women's team are inspiring, and I am excited to see where this partnership takes us.

Nate Sciver-Brunt has played 12 Tests, 115 ODIs, and 132 T20 Internationals for the England women's cricket team. She has scored a total of 883 runs in 12 Test matches at an average of 46.47, including 2 half-centuries and 5 centuries. In women's ODI cricket, she has scored a total of 3811 runs in 115 matches at an average of 45.91, which includes 9 centuries and 12 half-centuries. Talking about women's T20 international matches, she has scored a total of 2789 runs in 132 matches at a strike rate of 118.12, which includes 16 half-centuries.