England Women were dealt a big blow as skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt was ruled out of the third T20I against India Women on Friday, July 4. With the hosts trailing 2-0, this news comes as a body blow as England looks for a win in the must-win third T20I. Opening batter Tammy Beaumont will lead the side for the first time in the absence of Sciver-Brunt.
The opener has an experience of 247 games across formats and comes across as a well-respected figure in the England team. Sophia Dunkley will be her deputy for the third T20I. Beaumont was honored to lead the side for the first time.
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"It's real pride and honor to have the captain's armband tomorrow, albeit in difficult circumstances," said Beaumont. "Charlotte [Edwards, head coach] asked to meet me this morning, and straightaway I said, 'Yep, thank you very much, I'll give it a good go'. I guess we need a bit of fight to come out in this series, and I'm probably someone who likes to get in a battle, so can understand why.”
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Tammy Beaumont gives massive update on Nat Sciver-Brunt's injury
England stand-in-captain Beaumont also gave an update about the injury to all-rounder Sciver-Brunt. The former is optimistic that the injury to the latter is not a big one.
"That's something we don't know just yet, our medical team are doing all they can," Beaumont said. "She's got a scan today, so we'll know more, but I think it's in the balance for Manchester. But, whether it's one game or a couple, I'm just hoping to put my hand up for the team and do the best I can, and will welcome Nat back with open arms whenever she's fit."
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Sciver-Brunt has been the lone bright spot for the hosts in an otherwise dismal T20I series so far. England would be hoping to do well in the remaining three T20Is.
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