Sciver-Brunt wants to make return to bowling crease in future

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has confirmed she still wants to feature as a bowler at international level as she continues to manage her ongoing calf injury.

Sciver-Brunt hurt her calf in April and missed portions of the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup where she featured as a batter only in England's run to the final.

The all-rounder is currently playing as a batter for the Trent Rockets in England's domestic The Hundred competition, but is eyeing off a return to the bowling crease as early as the start of September where she could feature against Ireland in three ODI fixtures on home soil.

"I do still want to bowl. I enjoy being part of the game in all three skills," she told Sky Sports.

"That is the plan. I'll have quite a big block of rehab after this tournament just to get my body right and make sure that the calf injury doesn't stick around for longer than necessary.

"We're working with the sports science and medicine team to put together a plan as to how to keep fit and really be able to contribute to any team I'm in. I still have the drive, and still love playing cricket and enjoying myself out there. I don't want to give up the bowling just yet."

Those 50-over contests with Ireland in September will be England's first chance to atone for their defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup Final earlier this month, with Sciver-Brunt suggesting a host of new faces could feature during the series.

While the next edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is still some time away (2029), Sciver-Brunt wants to see England's younger generation pushing hard for selection in 50-over cricket.

"We're in the first year or so since the 50-over World Cup, so (those ODIs) could be a great chance for different people to step up," Sciver-Brunt said.

"We've got some really talented batters in the domestic game and in The Hundred, so it'd be really cool to see some new faces."