Nat Sciver-Brunt Named England Women’s Captain

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been confirmed as the new captain of the England Women's team. Sciver-Brunt succeeds Heather Knight, who left her role following England’s 2025 Women’s Ashes series.

The 32-year-old will lead in all three formats, working alongside recently appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards. She has a notable collection of awards, including winning the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2022 and 2023, PCA Women's Player of the Year in 2017 and 2022, and being a part of the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023.

"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. 

"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." Sciver-Brunt said.

Currently ranked number three in the ICC world batting rankings in ODI cricket, Sciver-Brunt has spent the previous three years as vice-captain. In 2021, Sciver-Brunt captained her country for the first time in international cricket for the third IT20 match against New Zealand and also took charge for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women’s Cricket, 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."

England Women begin their 2025 home summer campaign on 21 May with a home series against the West Indies, featuring three Metro Bank One-Day Internationals and three Vitality IT20s.