England women’s team all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt revealed the reason behind missing the first T20I against Pakistan, saying she underwent an egg-freezing procedure in hopes of extending the family with wife, Katherine Sciver-Brunt.

England women’s team all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt revealed the reason behind missing the first T20I against Pakistan, saying she underwent an egg-freezing procedure in hopes of extending the family with wife, Katherine Sciver-Brunt. After she remained unavailable for selection for the Edgbaston game the past weekend for a ‘minor medical procedure’, as described by the team, Nat spoke publically about the process during a conversation on the PCA's Under The Lid podcast. Nat said between the two tours (New Zealand and Pakistan), she and Katherine decided to start a family, for which she underwent this procedure. Nat added she also wanted to continue playing cricket and feels lucky that they have more than one option to go about both things, as the couple wish to carry and raise the child. "In the period between getting back from New Zealand [where England toured in April] and this [series], I thought it was a great time to go through the egg-freezing process, creating embryos and putting them in the freezer for future use," Nat said. "Katherine and myself would love to start a family, but I'd also like to continue playing cricket. We are lucky in that there are more options than one. We're just working out the best way for us to go about it. I'd like to carry a baby when I finish playing cricket, and I think Katherine wants to carry a baby as well,” she said. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: ‘I am not a result–oriented captain’ – Pandya reflects on debut stint as MI skipper Nat added that England's sports science and medical department was supportive throughout, helping them with the egg-freezing procedure and returning to cricket in a smooth transition. "England have been really good. The sports science and medical departments are really supportive and have helped me along the way, making sure coming back to cricket has been smooth. After the procedure you're wiped out for quite a few days,” she added. On missing the first game, Nat said she was training, so wasn’t ready completely, but she will return to playing XI for the second game on Friday (May 17) in Nottingham. “I'd only just started back to exercise, so wasn't quite ready [to play],” Nat said. Family planning Nat’s partner Katherine said had Nat been 24, she would have had a child and come back and play, but at this age, it’s different. "If Nat was 24 she might want to have a child, then come back and play. At 31, it's on the verge," Katherine said. "Freezing the eggs now and having healthy eggs to come back to - it's great to be able to have that choice because it's not cheap and very invasive." (With inputs from agencies)

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt undergoes egg-freezing procedure to extend family with wife Katherine

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that&nbsp;England Women will tour Pakistan in October, taking part in two T20Is and three ODIs.

Heather Knight's team will be making their first-ever trip to Pakistan, and will be alongside the England Men's white-ball team, with the two IT20s played as double-headers in Karachi on 14 and 15 October.

England Women will then stay in Karachi to compete in three ODIs&nbsp;on 18, 20 and 22 October.

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ECB Managing Director of Women's Cricket, Clare Connor, said:&nbsp;“We are absolutely delighted to be making this historic announcement today. The England Women’s cricket team has never toured Pakistan before so this is another important step in our history and journey.

"Not only will this be a cricket tour that provides valuable competitive opportunity to both teams, it should also serve as another powerful and positive message as we drive forward our equality ambitions for more women and girls to derive empowerment through the sport.

"I was in Pakistan last year and I know the impact that a women’s tour such as this can have and how memorable an experience it will be for our players and staff.”

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PCB Chief Executive, Wasim Khan, said: “World champions England accompanying their men’s side for their first-ever tour to Karachi is an extremely powerful and strong announcement for Pakistan, our women’s cricketers as well as for the global sport.

“This announcement reflects the confidence, trust and relationship the PCB enjoys with the England and Wales Cricket Board, and is an acknowledgement for the successful delivery of international and domestic cricket in the challenging and difficult 2020.

“Women’s T20Is taking place before the men’s matches at the iconic National Stadium will mean more eyeballs will follow these matches than ever before. While this presents a great opportunity for the PCB to showcase the image and profile of women’s cricket, it is a chance for the women cricketers to demonstrate their talent and skills, and play their part in attracting, inspiring and motivating the next generation of women cricketers so that they can also fall in love with this great sport.

“The three ODIs against the world champions will assist the Pakistan women’s side to access, gauge and fine-tune their ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 preparations as they aim to produce improved performances than in the past.

“Like the England men’s side, I am confident the women’s tour will open up opportunities for their future tours that will further contribute in promoting women’s cricket in Pakistan and helping our national side to narrow the gap with the leading nations.”

<h2 data-ogsc="rgb(85, 85, 85)">England Women vs Pakistan Women - Series schedule</h2>

14 October: 1st&nbsp;T20I, National Stadium, Karachi

15 October: 2nd&nbsp;T20I, National Stadium, Karachi

18 October: 1st&nbsp;ODI, National Stadium, Karachi

20 October: 2nd&nbsp;ODI, National Stadium, Karachi

22 October: 3rd&nbsp;ODI, National Stadium, Karachi

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that England Women will tour Pakistan in October, taking part in two T20Is and three ODIs.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that England Women will tour Pakistan in October, taking part in two T20Is and three ODIs. Heather Knight's team will be making their first-ever trip to Pakistan, and will be alongside the England Men's white-ball team, with the two IT20s played as double-headers in Karachi on 14 and 15 October. England Women will then stay in Karachi to compete in three ODIs on 18, 20 and 22 October. ALSO READ: 'Was missing my dad': Mohammed Siraj on getting emotional during Indian national anthem ECB Managing Director of Women's Cricket, Clare Connor, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be making this historic announcement today. The England Women’s cricket team has never toured Pakistan before so this is another important step in our history and journey. "Not only will this be a cricket tour that provides valuable competitive opportunity to both teams, it should also serve as another powerful and positive message as we drive forward our equality ambitions for more women and girls to derive empowerment through the sport. "I was in Pakistan last year and I know the impact that a women’s tour such as this can have and how memorable an experience it will be for our players and staff.” ALSO READ: 'That was loose shot': Mark Waugh unimpressed in the way Warner got out in third Test PCB Chief Executive, Wasim Khan, said: “World champions England accompanying their men’s side for their first-ever tour to Karachi is an extremely powerful and strong announcement for Pakistan, our women’s cricketers as well as for the global sport. “This announcement reflects the confidence, trust and relationship the PCB enjoys with the England and Wales Cricket Board, and is an acknowledgement for the successful delivery of international and domestic cricket in the challenging and difficult 2020. “Women’s T20Is taking place before the men’s matches at the iconic National Stadium will mean more eyeballs will follow these matches than ever before. While this presents a great opportunity for the PCB to showcase the image and profile of women’s cricket, it is a chance for the women cricketers to demonstrate their talent and skills, and play their part in attracting, inspiring and motivating the next generation of women cricketers so that they can also fall in love with this great sport. “The three ODIs against the world champions will assist the Pakistan women’s side to access, gauge and fine-tune their ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 preparations as they aim to produce improved performances than in the past. “Like the England men’s side, I am confident the women’s tour will open up opportunities for their future tours that will further contribute in promoting women’s cricket in Pakistan and helping our national side to narrow the gap with the leading nations.” England Women vs Pakistan Women - Series schedule 14 October: 1st T20I, National Stadium, Karachi 15 October: 2nd T20I, National Stadium, Karachi 18 October: 1st ODI, National Stadium, Karachi 20 October: 2nd ODI, National Stadium, Karachi 22 October: 3rd ODI, National Stadium, Karachi

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England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt undergoes egg-freezing procedure to extend family with wife Katherine

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October