Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named as the new England Women's captain. Sciver-Brunt was deputy to Heather Knight, who lost the job after nine years in the aftermath of a woeful Ashes campaign in Australia, where England lost the multi-format series 16-0.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed captain of the England women’s cricket team. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Tuesday that Sciver-Brunt will replace Heather Knight, who stepped down after nine years in March as part of an overhaul following poor results.

All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has succeeded Heather Knight as England captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.Sciver-Brunt made her international debut in 2023 and has been vice-captain for the last three years.