England will not enforce social media ban at Women's T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt announced that the team will not impose a social media ban during the Women's T20 World Cup, starting June 12. This decision reflects changes in the social media since the 2017 World Cup, where a ban was in effect. Sciver-Brunt indicated that players, especially younger ones, view social media as integral to their lives and careers. The England and Wales Cricket Board will provide tools for players to manage their social media presence. Sciver-Brunt is expected to play as a specialist batter in the tournament following recovery from an injury, previously participating in warm-up matches against India and Australia.
- •Tournament begins June 12 in England.
- •Sciver-Brunt acknowledges social media's significant role in players' lives.
- •ECB will assist players in managing harmful comments online.
- •Sciver-Brunt to bat in the opener after recovering from injury.
- •England recently secured a win against India in their warm-up match.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — England will not enforce World Cup social media ban
"England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says they will not be replicating the social media ban that was in place for the 2017 World Cup for this year's T20 version.
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