England Women's Captain is Injured

May 3, 2026, 13:27
New ZealandSports

Introduction

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt cannot play in the games against New Zealand. She has a leg injury.

Main Body

Nat Sciver-Brunt hurt her left leg on April 29. She cannot play in the three matches starting May 10. Charlie Dean is the new leader for now. Maia Bouchier is the new player in the team. England is preparing for the T20 World Cup. This big tournament starts on June 12 in England.

Conclusion

Doctors are helping Nat Sciver-Brunt. She wants to be healthy for the World Cup in June.

Learning

Talking about the Future

In the text, we see a simple way to talk about things that will happen later:

  • "This big tournament starts on June 12"

The Trick: When we have a fixed date or a schedule (like a game or a flight), we use the simple present tense to talk about the future.

Examples from life →

  • My train leaves at 8:00 PM.
  • The class starts tomorrow.
  • The movie ends at midnight.

Who is who? (Possessives)

Look at this phrase: "England Women's Captain"

We use 's to show that something belongs to someone.

  • England Women**'s** Captain → The captain of the women's team.
  • Nat**'s** injury → The injury that Nat has.

Quick Rule: Person + 's + Thing/Role

Vocabulary Learning

captain (n.)
The person who leads a team.
Example:The captain of the team gave a pep talk before the match.
injury (n.)
Harm or damage to a body part.
Example:He had a serious injury after the fall.
games (n.)
Sports competitions or matches.
Example:The games will be held at the stadium.
leg (n.)
The lower part of the body from hip to foot.
Example:She broke her leg during the game.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:He hurt his ankle while running.
matches (n.)
Individual games or contests.
Example:The matches start on May 10.
leader (n.)
Someone who directs or guides a group.
Example:The leader of the group decided the route.
player (n.)
A person who plays a sport.
Example:The player scored a goal.
team (n.)
A group of people who play a sport together.
Example:The team practiced every day.
tournament (n.)
A series of games or contests.
Example:The tournament will begin on June 12.
starts (v.)
Begins or commences.
Example:The tournament starts on June 12.
doctors (n.)
Medical professionals who treat illness or injury.
Example:Doctors are treating the injured player.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical condition.
Example:She wants to be healthy for the World Cup.
world cup (n.)
A major international competition in a sport.
Example:The World Cup is the biggest event in cricket.
preparing (v.)
Getting ready for something.
Example:The team is preparing for the World Cup.