London, April 29 -- England have appointed all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt as their new captain.
Sciver-Brunt, 32, replaces Heather Knight after nine years in the role and is just the fourth permanent women's captain since 2000.
Knight was sacked in March as a result of a review into the humiliating 16-0 Ashes defeat earlier in the year.
Head coach Jon Lewis was also removed from his position and has been replaced by legendary former captain Charlotte Edwards.
"I'm really proud to take on the role of captain and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I've always looked up to," said Sciver-Brunt.
"Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try m...