Sciver-Brunt relinquishes Trent Rockets captaincy

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt has decided to relinquish the captaincy of Trent Rockets in this year's edition of The Hundred.

BBC Sport understands Sciver-Brunt has decided to step down from the role to manage her workloads over the summer before the 50-over World Cup in India from 30 September.

Sciver-Brunt succeeded Heather Knight as England captain in April, a month after she became a parent for the first time.

The 32-year-old will still play for the Rockets in the competition but has decided to step down from her captaincy commitments.

Sciver-Brunt is the Rockets' joint best-paid player in The Hundred on £65,000 along with Australian Ash Gardner, who could replace her as the franchise's skipper.

Among those also contention for the role at the Rockets are former England Under-19 skipper Grace Scrivens and Lancashire captain Ellie Threlkeld.