Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed captain of the England women’s cricket team. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Tuesday that Sciver-Brunt will replace Heather Knight, who stepped down after nine years in March as part of an overhaul following poor results.

In a way, it only makes sense that the cricketer stepping into the big boots of a giant called Heather Knight, is a knight herself. A saviour of England cricket when it is in the doldrums. A reviver of an inning going nowhere.

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,