Katherine Sciver-Brunt announces retirement

Katherine Sciver-Brunt has retired from international cricket, saying that playing for England “saved her life”. One of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game, Sciver-Brunt, 37, has taken 335 international wickets, more than any other woman for England. In a 19-year career, she won the Ashes three times, the 50-over World Cup twice and T20 title once. “I’m proud of the last 19 years and I’m proud of who I am now. It’s been special,” she said. Sciver-Brunt, who will play one more season in The Hundred with Trent Rockets, revealed she made the decision to end her England career at the Fairbreak T20 competition in Hong Kong in April.