England endured a bruising campaign Down Under in January and February, losing across all formats as Australia retained the Ashes for the sixth successive time. The series defeat prompted sweeping changes, with Charlotte Edwards taking over as head coach and Nat Sciver-Brunt replacing Heather Knight as captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the team\u2019s transformation since then, Capsey admitted that the Ashes experience had served as a turning point for the squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Ashes was a tour where none of us were proud of our performance on the pitch,\u201d Capsey told Sky Sports. \u201cIt was a chance to reflect as a group. There have been changes in leadership and how they want the team to operate. It\u2019s been a chance to draw a line and build momentum. We were all part of that experience and don\u2019t want to go through it again.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have since shown remarkable consistency, winning their first three matches at the World Cup to sit firmly in contention for the semifinals. Capsey said the change in mood within the dressing room has been stark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe mood now is completely different \u2013 confidence is high and there\u2019s real determination to make our mark on this tournament, doing it our way and trusting the process,\u201d she explained. \u201cLottie and Nat have only been in charge for six months, so we\u2019re still learning how to apply that in games. Each match has taught us something new, which is exciting.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Edwards\u2019 side now face a challenging run-in with India and Australia next up, before finishing the group stage against New Zealand. But Capsey believes the team\u2019s newfound discipline and focus on fine details are helping them thrive under pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat I\u2019ve taken from it is the determination to be the one \u2013 when you\u2019re on top, really kill the game, and when our backs are against the wall, it just takes one moment to bring control back,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019ve shown that throughout the tournament. Even after losing clusters of wickets, no one\u2019s panicked.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Capsey also highlighted England\u2019s balance and composure across departments, with both bat and ball contributing to their success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs a batting unit, we know how we want to build our innings and be consistent with our scoring. As a bowling unit, we\u2019ve controlled games well \u2013 sticking to our plans and showing the level-headedness Nat brings,\u201d she said. \u201cThere\u2019s still room for improvement. We\u2019ve had one top-six batter really make a mark in each game, like Nat\u2019s hundred the other day, but we\u2019ve talked about turning 20s and 30s into 60s and 70s and getting more contributors at the top.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The all-rounder praised England\u2019s depth in attack, particularly the spin department, where Sophie Ecclestone continues to lead the charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur spin attack is world-class, and the seamers are chipping in too. It\u2019s a great place to be \u2013 three from three and still focused on the one-percenters we can improve heading into the next game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The all-rounder praised England\u2019s depth in attack, particularly the spin department, where Sophie Ecclestone continues to lead the charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey may not have won a game so far but they\u2019re definitely not a team we\u2019re taking lightly,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019ve obviously not got the results they were after, but they\u2019ve been in some really dominating positions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n