{"id":2250,"date":"2026-05-19T12:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:35:32","slug":"nat-sciver-brunt-gives-england-major-injury-problem-ahead-of-home-t20-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=2250","title":{"rendered":"Nat Sciver-Brunt gives England major injury problem ahead of home T20 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-1ihz57b-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"independent\">\n<div data-theme-wrapper=\"independent\" style=\"display:contents\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveInsideSportNews\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/InsideSport1_1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Inside Sport\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-1 inRDZn\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-3\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-4 hfveGa\">\n<p><h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-6 fvoxRM cLEJmn\">Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-8 fvoxRM iTZFOX\">Get our free Inside Sport newsletter<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-7 fvoxRM iGYpOF\">Get our free Inside Sport newsletter<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hKcUSR sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-1ix0cah-0 PYnPb sc-y4bm30-10 fUEDPX\"><use href=\"#600f53465147d717\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk sc-y4bm30-9 iQYNfz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/InsideSport1_1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Inside Sport\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>England captain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/nat-sciver-brunt\">Nat Sciver-Brunt<\/a> is facing a race against time to be fit for next month\u2019s T20 World Cup, after being ruled out of her side\u2019s warm-up series against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/new-zealand\">New Zealand<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/india\">India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sciver-Brunt tore her left calf while playing for the Blaze earlier this month and was subsequently ruled out of the three-match <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/odi\">ODI<\/a> series against New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>England had hoped she would be ready to return for the 20-over leg, which begins in Derby on Wednesday, but a new scan has seen her ruled out of all three games, as well as the subsequent series against India.<\/p>\n<p>The opening fixture of the World Cup sees England hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sri-lanka\">Sri Lanka<\/a> at Edgbaston on June 12, leaving Sciver-Brunt battling the clock.<\/p>\n<p>As well as leading the side, Sciver-Brunt remains her side\u2019s most consistently dangerous batter and also offers a medium-pace bowling option. Without her, they would be a significantly weaker prospect at a tournament where they are expected to mount a serious challenge given the home advantage.<\/p>\n<p>In her absence, Charlie Dean is set to continue deputising as skipper.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEngland captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of both Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand and India,\u201d the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing a scan on Monday, England Women have confirmed a longer period of rehabilitation is needed to enable Sciver-Brunt to play a full part in the upcoming ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Sky Sports News on Monday, the 33-year-old said: \u201cIt has been frustrating to be left on the sidelines but hopefully soon I can get back out there. 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