Former England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt has been appointed as assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. Sciver-Brunt took 10 wickets and scored 176 runs across three seasons with Trent Rockets, and now returns to the franchise in a coaching role after retiring as a player in 2023.
What is Katherine Sciver-Brunt’s new role?
Sciver-Brunt will serve as assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. The 41-year-old, who is England Women's second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, claimed 335 scalps in 267 appearances during her international career and played for Trent Rockets in the first three editions of The Hundred, making 19 appearances.
Her appointment marks her first coaching role since ending her playing career in 2023. Since retiring, she has worked as a co-commentator and analyst.
Why has she returned to Trent Bridge?
Sciver-Brunt said she wanted to return to cricket in a new capacity and that Trent Rockets was the first place she thought of. She described Trent Bridge as a special venue and said the chance to come back as a coach was one she could not refuse.
"The time has come for me to step back into a role within cricket. I've had a wild three years since retiring, trying to figure out what life looks like for me now as a mum," said Sciver-Brunt, who has a one-year-old son with her wife and fellow cricketer Nat Sciver-Brunt.
"The first place I thought of was Trent Rockets. Trent Bridge is such a special place and having been involved as a player with the Rockets before, coming back as a coach was an opportunity I couldn't turn down.
"I'm moving into a new era, and I know coaching and mentoring players of this standard will be something I'll love."
Who else is joining the coaching set-up?
Former Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme White is also joining Chris Read's coaching staff as fielding coach. Former South Africa white-ball bowling coach Anton Roux has been appointed as assistant to Peter Moores for Trent Rockets Men.
What is Sciver-Brunt’s background with Trent Rockets?
Sciver-Brunt played for Trent Rockets in the first three editions of The Hundred and featured in 19 matches for the side. Across three seasons with the franchise, she took 10 wickets and scored 176 runs, adding further experience to the women’s coaching group ahead of the 2026 tournament.
