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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Charlie Dean ready to step up after confirming role as England’s vice-captain

Charlie Dean feels “ready to step up” if Nat Sciver-Brunt is off the field during the Women’s World Cup after the spinner confirmed she is England’s new vice-captain.

England neglected to appoint an understudy when Sciver-Brunt was named captain in April although her injury-enforced absence in three T20s against India in July meant Tammy Beaumont took the reins.

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