Katherine Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets as assistant coach after retirement

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Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt has taken up an assistant coaching role with Trent Rockets in The Hundred. This marks her first involvement in cricket in a coaching capacity since retiring from playing. She will work alongside her wife, Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is a player at the franchise. The appointment keeps the couple connected within the same team setup in a professional cricket environment.

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