Katherine sciver
'I Can Play Cricket With Smile Again': Ecclestone Eyes T20 WC Redemption After 'tough' Phase
Ecclestone, 27, despite having 10 years of international cricket experience, has been a key figure in England’s bowling. She quickly rose after debuting at 17, becoming England’s top wicket-taker in Women’s T20s in 2024, surpassing Katherine Sciver-Brunt. Success was steady until England’s poor Ashes in Australia this year, which was a turning point for her, both professionally and personally. The defeat led to intense scrutiny, and Ecclestone privately dealt with personal issues beyond cricket.
"It was such a tough period - there was a time where I didn't leave my house for five days. It wasn't just cricket, it was life generally, and when that isn't great, cricket takes a turn for the worse. I wasn't enjoying the environment and I just wanted to run away. But I'm back. Things are so different now - I can play cricket with a smile on my face again,” Ecclestone told BBC Sport.
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