Katherine and Brunt about to welcome a New Family Member

 

Katherine Sciver-Brunt Announces Pregnancy: A New Chapter Begins

In a heartwarming announcement, England cricket legends Nat Sciver-Brunt and her wife, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, have shared the joyous news that they are expecting their first child. The couple, who married in May 2022, took to social media to reveal that Katherine is pregnant, with their baby due in 2025²³.

Katherine, a retired international cricketer, is carrying their baby. The announcement was accompanied by a touching post featuring ultrasound images and their two beloved dogs, captioned, “We have some exciting news to share with you; Katherine is pregnant with our first child. Soon to be five in 2025!”³.

 A Journey of Love and Family

The Sciver-Brunts have been open about their desire to start a family. Earlier this year, Nat Sciver-Brunt underwent an egg-freezing procedure, expressing her hopes to carry a child in the future. “Katherine and I would love to start a family, but I’d also love to keep playing cricket. We are lucky in that we have more options than one. We’re just working out the best way for us to go about it,” Nat shared on the Under The Lid podcast³.

Celebrating a Stellar Career

Katherine Sciver-Brunt retired from professional cricket last year, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Over her 19-year career, she played 267 internationals and took 335 wickets, the most by any woman for England. Her achievements include ODI World Cup wins in 2009 and 2017, a T20 World Cup win in 2009, and multiple Ashes victories³.

Community Support and Well-Wishes

The announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans, teammates, and fellow cricketers. Teammate Alice Capsey commented, “Best kinda news,” while star English spinner Sophie Ecclestone expressed, “Love you both.” The cricket community, including players like Tammy Beaumont and South Africa’s Chloe Tryon, have also shared their well-wishes³.

Looking Ahead

As Nat prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the couple is excitedly looking forward to welcoming their new addition. This announcement marks a beautiful new chapter in their lives, filled with love, anticipation, and the joy of expanding their family.

Congratulations to Nat and Katherine Sciver-Brunt on this wonderful news!