All-rounder Sciver-Brunt replaced Knight as captain after the Ashes, but has had injury setbacks – an Achilles problem ruled her out of bowling all summer, while she suffered a groin issue in the India T20s.<\/p>\n
Edwards says Sciver-Brunt is “on track” to be bowling in time for the World Cup, with England’s first game against South Africa on 3 October, which will help balance the side – they often seemed a batter light during the summer. <\/p>\n
“Nat is crucial but we are not putting pressure on her,” added Edwards.<\/p>\n
“We have got to get her right as a batter and a captain. She has had a lot thrown at her this summer and she has dealt with that so calmly.”<\/p>\n
Another player who will be key to England’s World Cup campaign is left-arm spinner and world number one bowler Sophie Ecclestone, who was in the spotlight during the Ashes.<\/p>\n
Ecclestone refused a television interview with pundit and former team-mate Alex Hartley, which managing director of England women’s cricket Clare Connor described as “an unfortunate incident”.<\/a><\/p>\n