London, April 29 -- England star all-rounder Nat Sciver Brunt was on Tuesday announced as the new all-format captain of the women's national team by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

A mainstay of the side since her debut in 2013, Sciver-Brunt has been a vital member of the team with both bat and ball, with 259 appearances across formats over the past decade.

Sciver-Brunt was the most likely candidate to take over the captaincy, having served as Heather Knight's vice-captain and being one of England's most experienced cricketers across all formats. She has previously led the team in 11 T20 matches and one ODI, securing nine victories in those matches as skipper, as per ICC.

The appointment of Sciver-Brunt marks the beginning of a ...