N. S. Sciver-Brunt a star all-arounder for England, anticipates rejoining her team’s bowling attack for their trip of India. She was benched for the T20I series but returned to the England ODI team as a batter against Sri Lanka.
During the Ashes Test in June 2023, she had sustained a knee injury. The 31-year-old bowled six over in each of the three T20Is and 24 over in each of the three ODIs, taking five wickets overall. Her 404 runs at an average of 57.71, which included back-to-back ODI hundreds, earned her the title of Player of the Ashes.
N. S. Sciver-Brunt announced that she would resume bowling in the upcoming series against India after England’s victory over Sri Lanka. In order to give the body a little break after the Ashes, she added, she did not bowl.
“The intention is to return for the December India series. N. S. Sciver-Brunt remarked at the post-game presentation, “I believe the decision not to bowl post-Ashes was more to give the body a bit of a rest and to train without having to rush around and do everything all the time. It was actually very lovely.
“However, I’m eager to pick up the ball once more. I want to have as much of an impact as possible on every aspect of the game when you play it. The benefit of being versatile is that. I was pleased to have the physical break, but fielding and not being able to influence with the ball was a little annoying,” the all-rounder said.
Nat is a fantastic all-arounder: Jon Lewis
Jon Lewis, the head coach of England, has revealed why N. S. Sciver-Brunt was not bowled during the series against Sri Lanka. He said it was important for the squad to ensure her longevity as an all-around player.
Nat is a fantastic all-around player. N. S. Sciver-Brunt bowling will now be prioritised once more, not just to give others a chance but also to ensure that Nat remains an all-rounder for as long as possible.
Lewis also made sure to emphasise Nat Sciver-Brunt’s importance to the English team, emphasising how he balances the team’s bowling lineup and has a significant impact on the English team. Notably, whenever Sciver-Brunt is eligible to play for the team, the England Women press for playing three spinners in the circumstances aiding the spin assault.
That’s crucial for this team, I tell you. Charlie is much simpler for me to include in the team because of the balance she gives, which is excellent in my book, especially when we’re travelling to the subcontinent. It’s easier for me to choose three spinners in the side, which is what I really want to do in such conditions, since she can bowl seam in the Powerplay and does a great job with the new ball, said Lewis.
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