Nat Sciver-Brunt urges beaten England to salvage ‘personal pride’ in Women's Ashes Test
Nat Sciver-Brunt urges beaten England to salvage ‘personal pride’ in Women's Ashes Test
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The visitors approach the first ever floodlit Test at the historic venue facing the possibility of a 16-0 whitewash. The Women’s Ashes may be long gone but England vice-captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is out to salvage “personal pride” in this week’s prestigious Test match at the MCG.
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When the series schedule was first announced it was hoped the day/night clash in Melbourne would act as a thrilling conclusion, but the tourists have been unable to stay competitive over the course of a chastening trip. Instead they approach the first ever floodlit Test at the historic venue facing the possibility of a 16-0 whitewash, having lost both white-ball legs 3-0.
There are still four points on offer by way of consolation, but Sciver-Brunt simply wants to end a taxing time on a brighter note. Averaging a modest 26.33 with the bat, including a solitary half-century, the team’s marquee player knows she is capable of more.
“Runs aside, I’d like to have a good showing in myself really, for my personal pride, I guess,” she said. “You just keep putting yourself out there. When you’re six games down in a series, it’s easy to go into your shell a little bit, but I’m willing to put myself out there again and try to stand up for the team.
“Hopefully we put on a good showing. We’re grateful we’ve got the opportunity to do that after six games. The last few days have been tough but we’ll do our best. “There’s not many times you get to play at this iconic venue and the day/night Test adds another layer of something special to it. So we’re really excited.”.
