• England have named a new captain for the Women's team after Heather Knight’s departure.

  • Knight resigned after a challenging nine-year tenure that concluded with a 16-0 Women's Ashes series whitewash.

ECB announces new captain for England Women’s team after Heather Knight’s exit
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In a significant leadership shift, a star all-rounder has officially been named the new captain of the England Women’s cricket team, taking over the reins from Heather Knight. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the appointment following Knight’s resignation after a challenging nine-year tenure that concluded with a 16-0 Women’s Ashes series whitewash.

England unveils new captain of the Women’s team

Notably, England have named the talented Nat Sciver-Brunt as the new captain of the Women’s side. Sciver-Brunt, a seasoned all-rounder with 259 international appearances, will lead England across formats in partnership with newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.

Her leadership credentials have been built over a stellar career. She first captained England in an international fixture during the 2021 T20I series against New Zealand and later led the squad during the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The all-rounder’s recent performances underline her readiness for leadership. She secured the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for both 2022 and 2023 and featured in the ICC Women’s ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023. She currently holds the No. 3 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

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Star all-rounder’s reaction after being named as the leader

Sciver-Brunt conveyed deep pride and gratitude for being named England Women’s captain, highlighting the significance of being entrusted with the role by Edwards, someone she has long admired. Reflecting on her journey since debuting in 2013, Sciver-Brunt emphasized her unwavering dedication to the team and her desire to contribute in every possible way. She underlined her commitment to not just leading the team to success, but also fostering an environment where players can thrive individually, expressing her intention to empower teammates to be the best versions of themselves, both on and off the field.

“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. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves,” said Sciver-Brunt as quoted by SkySports.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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