England Women's Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt Out of T20I Series Against India

Captain Sciver-Brunt Injured Ahead of T20I Matches

The England women's cricket team faces a significant challenge as their captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against India due to a groin injury. This injury occurred during the third T20I match in Bristol, forcing her to leave the game prematurely.

Sciver-Brunt's Recovery Timeline

According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Sciver-Brunt has strained her left groin and will miss the entire five-match T20I series. However, there is optimism that she will be fit to return for the ODI series starting on July 16.

Tammy Beaumont Takes Over Captaincy

In light of Sciver-Brunt's absence, experienced batter Tammy Beaumont will step in as captain. Additionally, Maia Bouchier has been brought into the squad as a replacement for the injured captain.

ECB's Official Statement

The ECB confirmed the news, stating, "Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the remainder of the Vitality IT20 series against India due to the left groin injury she sustained in Bristol."

Managing Workload Amid Injury Concerns

Throughout the T20I series, Sciver-Brunt's participation was closely monitored, as she did not bowl in the first two matches. Her batting performance was also limited, with only 13 runs scored in the second T20I before her injury.

Current Series Status: India Leads 2-1

As it stands, India leads the five-match series 2-1, having won the first two matches by 97 and 24 runs. England managed to secure a narrow victory in the third T20I, winning by just five runs, keeping their hopes alive in the series.

England Women's Squad for Upcoming Matches

The squad for England includes: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont(c), Amy Jones(w), Alice Capsey, Em Arlott, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Charlotte Dean, and Paige Scholfield.