Injured England captain Sciver-Brunt out of third T20

England's cricket captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, has been ruled out of the third T20 match against India due to a groin injury. Sciver-Brunt, who was appointed captain at the beginning of the summer, sustained the injury during the second T20 match, where England faced a disappointing 2-0 deficit in the five-match series. She is scheduled to undergo a scan to assess the severity of her injury and determine her availability for the remaining matches in the series. The next T20 is set for Wednesday, followed by a final match on July 12. In her absence, experienced batter Tammy Beaumont will take on the captaincy role during the match at The Oval. Additionally, Maia Bouchier has been called up as cover, marking her return to the squad after being dropped following the Ashes series.

England's performance has been under scrutiny following a strong start to the summer, where they achieved a clean sweep of six white-ball matches against the West Indies under the guidance of Sciver-Brunt and new coach Charlotte Edwards. However, the recent matches against India have posed significant challenges, highlighting the team's vulnerabilities as they struggle to adapt. The absence of former captain Heather Knight, who is sidelined for the entire summer due to a hamstring injury, further complicates matters for the team. With three one-day internationals scheduled to follow the T20 series in late July, England will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from their recent defeats as they prepare for the upcoming challenges ahead.