England’s captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, expressed hope that her World Cup journey is not over after a heart-wrenching seven-wicket loss to Australia in the T20 final at Lord’s on Sunday. With Beth Mooney leading Australia with a half-century, Sciver-Brunt was visibly emotional, stating, “I don’t want it to be my last World Cup.” She emphasized the importance of family and support, saying, “That’s why the emotions are high.”

Throughout the tournament, Sciver-Brunt battled a calf injury, all while carrying the dual responsibility of captaincy and being England’s standout batter, having scored half-centuries in both the semi-final and final. She remarked on the challenges of managing her injury, saying, “Trying to nurse an injury during a World Cup hasn’t been fun.” Despite her struggles, she felt proud of her performance, especially in the semi-final.

Charlotte Edwards, England’s head coach, praised the team’s progress over the past 15 months but hinted at potential changes, stating, “We need to have a look at the team.” The performances of Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, both 35, were notable, but the need for younger talent to bridge the gap with Australia was apparent.

On the other side, Sophie Molineux, who secured her first World Cup title as captain, expressed her joy, saying, “It’s been the most amazing day.” She acknowledged the initial doubts she faced but emphasized the importance of belief in her leadership.

The tournament reportedly set attendance records for a T20 World Cup, culminating in a sellout crowd at Lord’s for the final. Edwards highlighted the significance of the event for women’s cricket, stating, “It’s another extremely important day for women’s cricket in this country.”