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Powys County Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt ready to return from injury in India ODI series
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is expected to play a full role in the forthcoming Metro Bank ODI series against India as she returns to lead a 15-strong squad. Sciver-Brunt suffered a groin injury in the second T20 against the tourists and was ruled out of the remainder of the series but will return for the 50 over clashes at the Utilita Bowl, Lord's and Chester-le-Street. Maia Bouchier could also make her first England appearance since the Ashes in January after being restored to the batting ranks. ODI Cricket on the horizon 👀 Our squad to play India has just dropped 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 8, 2025 Bouchier, who struggled badly for form against Australia, scored a century against India for an England Development XI at the end of June and reclaims her spot for the first time since Charlotte Edwards took over as head coach. Sarah Glenn and Mahika Gaur miss out after being picked for the one-day games against the West Indies in May. Speaking ahead of the fourth T20 at Old Trafford, Edwards said: 'India have really pushed us during the Vitality IT20 series. We knew they would and we've learned a lot about the team in the three games so far. There have been some good moments but we're a team in transition and we need to keep working hard to do what we're trying to do more consistently, and for longer. That'll be asked of us again in the ODIs. 'This series is the perfect preparation for the ICC Women's World Cup in India this autumn, but it's also a series we're determined to win.'
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Huge summer of women's cricket sees England Women hosting India and the return of The Hundred
Birmingham Phoenix walk out onto the pitch for a match in The Hundred Cricket fans across England and Wales are set for a huge summer of sporting action, starting later this month with a refreshed England Women side, following a whitewash of the West Indies, taking on India in a series destined for unlimited drama. New Head Coach Charlotte Edwards and new Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead their team in three Metro Bank ODIs and five Vitality IT20s across June and July, with the rivalry between the two nations running deeper than ever before as – for the first time – England Men and England Men's Mixed Disability sides will also host India. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edwards' and Sciver-Brunt's main focus will be taking on an often-dominant India side, with the team looking to bounce back from an underwhelming winter to scale new heights across the next 12 months. New England Women's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said: "It's always a big series when we play against India, and it's always a massive test. They're one of the best sides in the world and every time we play them there's drama and there's big moments. It's a series that sees us playing at some of the biggest grounds in the country, in front of amazing atmospheres, and for me to lead out the team is a huge honour. We just can't wait to get out there now and get underway." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The India series promises to bring intrigue, dramatic storylines and a narrative only a film script could write, with world class cricket action happening at the biggest grounds across the country. England Women celebrate following win against the West Indies The two sides will return to Lord's in the Metro Bank ODI series, a first return to the venue that hosted an India win in 2022 and the much-discussed Mankad run-out of Charlie Dean. England Women kicked off their summer with a series of dominant performances against the West Indies. Winning all three of their Vitality IT20 series matches, along with continued success in the Metro Bank ODI series, they await their final showdown at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 7th June before preparing to face India. Come August the focus will switch to The Hundred. Expect another summer of electrifying atmospheres and world class entertainment on and off-pitch as the competition enters its fifth season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The likes of David Warner, Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone will deliver the star power as the world's best players once again take centre stage to bring the action. Expect entertainment for the whole family, including live music from your next favourite artists through the ongoing partnership with BBC Introducing. Southern Brave and England Women star, Lauren Bell, said: 'Every year we love playing in The Hundred. There's always such a good family feel and it's so amazing to see so many young girls at every ground. I love the music and the entertainment and it's short and sharp - and the standard of cricket is world class. It's one of the highlights of the summer for us and we always look forward to it.' England Women vs India: 28th June – 22nd July One of the biggest rivalries in cricket is then set to reignite this summer, as England host India for a five-match Vitality IT20 and three-match Metro Bank ODI series. The Vitality IT20 series kicks off at Trent Bridge on 28th June, before heading to Seat Unique Stadium Bristol, the Kia Oval, Emirates Old Trafford, and wrapping up under the lights at Edgbaston on 12th July. The Metro Bank ODI series gets underway on 16th July. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad England's stars including Nat Sciver-Brunt, powerful batter Sophia Dunkley and in-form bowler Lauren Bell will be hoping to put on a show to avenge their series defeat in 2022. With an Indian side boasting superstars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, it will be a series that promises more edge-of-the-seat drama. Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt's team will move straight on to the ICC Women's World Cup in India after the summer's entertainment is through, with the small matter of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 around the corner – a World Cup hosted back on home soil, meaning one year for England Women to begin their journey towards competing for the trophy in front of their home fans. The Hundred: 5th August – 31st August The summer concludes with the return of The Hundred, where the best domestic and overseas talent come together to put on a show in a fast-paced 100-ball format. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The tournament kicks off with a London derby between Oval Invincibles and London Spirit on 5th August at Lord's, setting the tone for a month of unmissable, action-packed cricket. Defending champions London Spirit, featuring leg-spinner Sarah Glenn and all-rounder Dani Gibson, will look to retain the crown they won at Lord's last summer, with Northern Superchargers, Welsh Fire, Oval Invincibles, Birmingham Phoenix, Manchester Originals, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave all vying for silverware. The tournament concludes with The Hundred Final at Lord's on Sunday 31st August. With the biggest names in the game, packed stadiums, blockbuster entertainment and high-intensity action, this summer is set to be one of the most exciting in England Women's cricket history. For all fixtures and tickets, visit:
Powys County Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
England launch Harry Brook era with crushing win over West Indies
England's latest white-ball reboot under new captain Harry Brook started in stunning fashion as they thrashed the West Indies by 238 runs at Edgbaston. A decade on from posting a 400-plus total in ODIs for the first time in Birmingham to kick-start Eoin Morgan's revival of the limited-overs sides, England piled up 400 for eight in this Metro Bank ODI series opener despite no one reaching three figures. Brook was one of four batters to pass fifty – all of the top-seven made at least 37 – as he recorded 58 off 45 balls but Jacob Bethell stole some of his thunder by top-scoring with 82 off 53 deliveries. Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley may have quietened their critics with centuries against Zimbabwe last week but calls for Bethell to return to the Test side against India this summer are only likely to grow. This was a classy innings which included five sixes and eight fours but was also paced perfectly before the Windies were skittled for 162 in 26.2 overs as England snapped a seven-match losing run in style. Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton claimed three wickets apiece as a record win was in the offing when the Windies lurched to 102 for eight, but the tail wagged and England settled for their second biggest ODI victory – bettered only by the 242-run margin by which they beat Australia in 2018. Brook, who inherited an ODI side in disarray following a dreadful Champions Trophy that led to Jos Buttler's resignation as skipper in March, claimed a record-equalling five catches to complete a memorable day. It started by losing the toss but England's new-look opening pair pierced the in-field at will, with Jamie Smith showing off his range in his 37 after being dropped on one and Ben Duckett was customarily strong on the cut and pull in his 60 before both perished to outstanding catches inside the ring. Joe Root made a typically unobtrusive 57 then nicked off, while Brook took 13 singles from his first 19 balls before thrashing five fours and three sixes, including a couple of stylish whips over fine-leg. However, his uppish cut was taken well by a tumbling Keacy Carty and Buttler was also caught in the deep for 37 in his first innings back in the rank-and-file, leaving England vulnerable to a collapse with none of the top-five kicking on after getting in. Having missed the Champions Trophy because of injury and last week's Test win over Zimbabwe owing to his Indian Premier League commitments, Bethell was not so charitable in his first England innings in three months. He warmed to his task gradually before upping the ante with a mighty slog sweep for six off the underused Gudakesh Motie – the only boundary the wily slow left-armer conceded in seven tidy overs. Bethell cut loose with four sixes off the quicks in the final powerplay in an explosive 98-run stand in 44 balls alongside Will Jacks, who contributed a rapid 39, including 22 in an over off the expensive Matthew Forde. Needing 18 from the final over for a first international century, Bethell instead got a feather to Seales' wider off-cutter but England got to 400 – their sixth in ODIs – with four byes off the last ball. Any hopes the Windies had of recording their highest ODI chase appeared to rest on captain Shai Hope anchoring the innings but his pull off Mahmood's bouncer led to a stunning catch from Brydon Carse over his head, reminiscent of Ben Stokes' unforgettable leaping grab in England's 2019 World Cup opener. Hope's departure for 25 gave the bustling Mahmood his third wicket, having had Justin Greaves and Carty caught at mid-off by Brook, who dived to take a sharp chance off 18-year-old Jewel Andrew. Brook took a couple more before Motie and Seales hit out down the order as the Windies avoided their heaviest defeat. England, though, sealed a commanding victory when Adil Rashid castled Alzarri Joseph.
