Katherine Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets as assistant coach for The Hundred 2026

Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt has been appointed as an assistant coach of Trent Rockets for the 2026 Women's Hundred, marking her first coaching role since retiring from professional cricket in 2023. She will work alongside England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt in the Rockets' coaching setup.

An OBE recipient for services to cricket, Katherine is England's second-highest wicket-taker across all women's international formats, claiming 335 wickets, including 170 in ODIs. She played a pivotal role in England's triumphs at the 2009 Women's T20 World Cup and the 2017 Women's World Cup, and represented Trent Rockets during the first three editions of The Hundred from 2021 to 2023.

"The time has come for me to step back in to 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! The first place I thought of was the 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 just couldn't turn down,” said Sciver-Brunt as quoted by Cricinfo.

The Hundred Women's coaching ranks continue to feature several high-profile names. Anya Shrubsole and Sarah Taylor serve as assistant coaches for Manchester Super Giants and Southern Brave, respectively, while former Southern Brave head coach Charlotte Edwards has taken over as England Women's head coach. MI London's Lisa Keightley is currently the only female head coach in the competition.

Sciver-Brunt will work alongside head coach Chris Read, with former Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme White joining the women's setup as fielding coach. Nat Sciver-Brunt stepped down as Trent Rockets captain last year to focus on her England commitments, with Australia's Ash Gardner succeeding her in the role. Meanwhile, former South Africa white-ball bowling coach Anton Roux has been appointed as an assistant coach to Peter Moores for the Trent Rockets men's team.

"I'm moving in to a new era, and I know coaching and mentoring players of this standard will be something I'll love. I'm really excited to be on the other side of the fence and to finally come back to The Hundred. I can't wait to get going and work with this special squad,” Sciver-Brunt said.