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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt has mixed emotions before first Lord’s women’s Test

Nat Sciver-Brunt has mixed emotions (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Archive)

Nat Sciver-Brunt confessed to “mixed emotions” as she prepared to lead England in the first women’s Test at Lord’s, just five days after experiencing World Cup heartbreak at the home of cricket.

The four-day clash marks a milestone occasion for the women’s game as England finally get to experience a long-form, red-ball match at the sport’s most historic venue.

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