Sciver-Brunt Aims for Batting Role in Women's T20 World Cup After Injury Recovery
Women's T20 World Cup - Sciver-Brunt on course for batting role at World Cup after calf injury
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Sciver-Brunt is set to return as a batter for England in the Women's T20 World Cup after recovering from a calf injury. She will participate in warm-up matches against Australia and India before the tournament starts on June 12. The team has performed well in her absence, securing series wins against New Zealand and India.
- 01Sciver-Brunt suffered a calf injury on April 29, ruling her out of England's pre-tournament matches.
- 02She is expected to play as a batter in warm-up games on June 8 and June 10, with hopes to bowl later in the tournament.
- 03England secured a 2-1 T20I series win against New Zealand and India without Sciver-Brunt.
- 04Alice Capsey has emerged as a key player, scoring half-centuries in recent matches.
- 05Sciver-Brunt expressed confidence in her recovery and the team's potential to win the World Cup.
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Sciver-Brunt is on track to return to the England women's cricket team as a batter for the upcoming T20 World Cup, following a calf injury that sidelined her during the domestic One-Day Cup. England's head coach, Charlotte Edwards, confirmed that Sciver-Brunt will participate in warm-up matches against Australia and India leading up to the tournament, which begins on June 12 against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. While she aims to contribute primarily as a batter, Sciver-Brunt has not ruled out the possibility of bowling later in the tournament, depending on her recovery. England's performance in her absence has been commendable, with victories in their T20I series against New Zealand and India. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean and players like Alice Capsey have stepped up, showcasing the team's depth and resilience. Sciver-Brunt expressed her excitement about the World Cup, emphasizing the importance of their preparation and the potential significance of lifting the trophy at Lord's on July 5. She remains optimistic about her fitness and the team's chances.
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