Written by Vaibhav Tripathi
Katherine Sciver-Brunt, one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the women’s game, announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on May 5, bringing to a close a career that took in 267 matches and 335 wickets – the most for England.
During a career that lasted nearly two decades, Sciver-Brunt, 37, won three World Cups and four Ashes series.
“Well here I am, 19 years later, at the end of my international journey,” said Sciver-Brunt in a statement released through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). “I thought I’d never be able to reach this decision but I have and it’s been the hardest one of my life. I never had any dreams or aspirations to do what I’ve done, I only ever wished to make my family proud of me. And what I’ve achieved has gone way beyond that. I have so much to be thankful for, cricket has given me a purpose, a sense of belonging, security, many golden memories and best friends that will last a lifetime.
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“Of the trophies and titles I could have wished to achieve, I have reached them all, but my greatest achievement is the happiness that I have found in [wife] Nat. It has been a huge honour representing England for so long and I’d like to thank all of the England cricket family past and present for making my time a special one.
“The supporters – you are awesome, without you we wouldn’t be able to do what it is that we love and the atmosphere you guys create is irreplaceable. The biggest thanks I have though goes to my family, they are my biggest fans and greatest support without which I wouldn’t have made this journey at all.”
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Sciver-Brunt will continue to play in franchise-based tournaments around the world.