Katherine Sciver-Brunt will take her first coaching role since retiring after being confirmed as an assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred. <p>The former England seamer, who was awarded an OBE for services to cricket last month, claimed 335 international wickets in a career spanning three decades.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13562634/englands-heather-knight-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-after-rothesay-test-match-vs-india-at-lords"><strong>Former England captain Knight announces international retirement</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast-with-nasser-hussain-and-michael-atherton">Listen to episodes of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast</a></strong></li></ul><p>That record stood until Sophie Ecclestone surpassed it at Lord's just over a week ago</p><p>"The time has come for me to step back into a role within cricket," said Sciver-Brunt, who played for the Rockets between 2021 and 2023.</p><p>"I've had a wild three years since retiring trying to figure out what life looks like for me now as a mum.</p><p>"The first place I thought of was the Trent Rockets. Trent Bridge is such a special place, and having been involved as a player with the Rockets before, coming back as a coach was an opportunity I just couldn't turn down.</p><p>"I'm moving into a new era, and I know coaching and mentoring players of this standard will be something I'll love.</p><p>"I'm really excited to be on the other side of the fence and to finally come back to The Hundred. I can't wait to get going and work with this special squad."</p><widget id="1"></widget><p>The 41-year-old played the final game of her career for the Rockets in August 2023 and the role reunites her with wife and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who was retained by the Nottingham-based side ahead of this season.</p><p>The couple's son Theo was born in March last year.</p><p>Sciver-Brunt will work as an assistant to head coach Chris Read, with former Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme White also joining his staff as fielding coach.</p><p>The Rockets' first home matchday of this year's competition takes place at Trent Bridge on Sunday July 26.</p><p><strong>Watch The Hundred live on Sky Sports from July 21 to August 16, 2026. <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Stream cricket and more contract-free with NOW</a>.</strong></p>
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