Nat Sciver-Brunt named England Women's Captain; replaces Heather Knight

All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has officially been named the new captain of the England women's cricket team for all three formats under new head coach Charlotte Edwards. Sciver-Brunt replaced former skipper Heather Knight, who stepped down after England’s disastrous Women’s Ashes tour to Australia.

Nat Sciver-Brunt, one of the most gifted cricketers, served as vice-captain during Heather Knight’s nine-year tenure as captain. Sciver-Brunt has had experience captaining the team in the past. She was the captain during the disappointing exit in the bronze-medal match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

I'm Really Proud to Take on the Role of Captain - Nat Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt said that she is proud to be appointed the captain of the England Women's cricket team. Sciver-Brunt emphasized her commitment to supporting the team in every way possible. She promised to give her best to lead the team towards success.

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"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," said.

"Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she added.

Sciver-Brunt to Reunite with Charlotte Edwards Following WPL 2025 Success

Nat Sciver-Brunt made her debut in 2013. The 32-year-old has won multiple accolades, including ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year awards for both 2022 and 2023. She was also named PCA Women's Player of the Year in 2017 and 2022 and featured in the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023.

Sciver-Brunt has served as vice-captain for the past three years and will now reunite with Charlotte Edwards. They had a successful partnership during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) with the Mumbai Indians (MI) women's team. The veteran all-rounder is currently placed third in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

We Are Delighted to Have Appointed Nat Sciver-Brunt - Clare Connor

Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women’s Cricket, expressed excitement about Nat Sciver-Brunt's appointment as the new captain. Connor added that Sciver-Brunt is highly respected by her teammates and is expected to have a successful partnership with Charlotte Edwards.

“We are delighted to have appointed Nat as England Women’s captain and I know she's excited about the honour of leading the team during an unprecedented chapter in international women’s cricket," Clare Connor said.

"Everyone knows what a fantastic cricketer Nat is, but her qualities extend far beyond her skills on the pitch. She’s thoughtful, resilient and driven by getting the best out of herself and everyone around her. Nat is immensely well-respected in the group and I know she will form an exciting and fruitful partnership with Charlotte."

England Women will kick off their 2025 home summer season on May 21 with a series against the West Indies. They will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20I matches. Following that, they will host India for a series consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs.

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