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Nat Sciver-Brunt's World Cup Dream in Doubt
19 May
Summary
- England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of T20 series.
- Calf injury jeopardizes her T20 World Cup participation.
- She was injured on April 29 playing for The Blaze.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand and India due to a calf injury, casting doubt on her availability for the T20 World Cup. The injury, a tear in her left calf, occurred on April 29 while playing for The Blaze. Following medical assessments, it has been determined that a prolonged rehabilitation period is required.
The series against New Zealand begins on May 20 in Derby, followed by matches in Canterbury and Hove. England will then face India in three T20 internationals before their T20 World Cup campaign commences at Edgbaston on June 12 against Sri Lanka. Sciver-Brunt's absence from all six preceding matches is a significant blow to England's preparations.
This situation raises concerns for England, who have not won the T20 World Cup since 2009 and were eliminated in the group stage in the previous edition. Danni Wyatt-Hodge will also be absent from the New Zealand series due to an imminent birth, with Maia Bouchier and Charis Pavely called up as cover.
