England allrounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has disclosed the reason behind her absence from the first T20I against Pakistan, revealing she underwent an egg-freezing procedure. Sciver-Brunt, who was not involved in the match at Edgbaston last weekend due to what was initially described as a “minor medical procedure,” shared her experience and future plans during a candid conversation with her wife, former England seamer Katherine Sciver-Brunt, on the PCA’s Under The Lid podcast.
Planning for the Future
Sciver-Brunt, 31, explained that the decision to undergo the procedure was part of her and Katherine’s plans to start a family in the future. “In the period between getting back from New Zealand [where England toured in April] and this
The couple is considering their options for starting a family while balancing their careers. “Katherine and myself would love to start a family but I’d also like to continue playing cricket. We are lucky in that there are more options than one. We’re just working out the best way for us to go about it. I’d like to carry a baby when I finish playing cricket and I think Katherine wants to carry a baby as well,” she added.
Support from England Cricket
Sciver-Brunt praised the support she received from England’s sports science and medical department, which has made her transition back to cricket smoother. “England have been really good. The sports science and medical department are really supportive and have helped me along the way, making sure coming back to cricket has been smooth. After the procedure you’re wiped out for quite a few days,” she explained.
Returning to Play
Despite missing the first T20I, Sciver-Brunt is expected to participate in the second match against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Northampton on Friday evening. “I’d only just started back to exercise, so wasn’t quite ready [to play],” she said, highlighting the need for proper recovery after the procedure.
Considering Timing and Future Plans
Katherine, who retired from cricket last year, emphasized the importance of timing in their decision. “There is a timeframe on how fertile you can be,” she said, noting that Nat, at 31, hopes to participate in the 2028 Olympics before making any further decisions on having children. “If Nat was 24 she might want to have a child, then come back and play. At 31, it’s on the verge,” Katherine explained.
Financial and Emotional Considerations
The couple also discussed the financial and emotional aspects of the procedure. “Freezing the eggs now and having healthy eggs to come back to – it’s great to be able to have that choice because it’s not cheap and very invasive,” Katherine said, highlighting the challenges and considerations involved in their decision.
The England women’s cricket team, meanwhile, looks forward to having their star allrounder back on the field as they continue their series against Pakistan. Sciver-Brunt’s return is eagerly anticipated by fans and teammates alike, as her contributions both on and off the field remain invaluable to the team.
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