Nat Sciver-Brunt undergoes rare therapy to recover for T20 World Cup semi-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using Magnetic Resonance Therapy to aid her recovery from a calf injury ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-finals next week. Sciver-Brunt has been rehabilitating since she retired during the second match of the tournament. She has implemented various treatments, including ice and oxygen therapy, but the magnetic therapy is new for the England women’s cricket team. Sciver-Brunt, 33, is targeting a return after her injury, which initially occurred in late April. England's next match in the tournament is set for either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on other results.
- •Sciver-Brunt suffers calf injury, sidelining her in the World Cup.
- •She uses Magnetic Resonance Therapy, typically uncommon in cricket.
- •England's semi-final match is scheduled for next week.
- •Her last match was against Ireland 10 days ago.
- •Rehabilitation includes various well-known recovery techniques.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — The rare therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get Sciver-Brunt fit
- 5:09 AMBBC Sport — The rare therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get Sciver-Brunt fit
"England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.
"England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:09 AMThe rare therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get Sciver-Brunt fit
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 5:09 AMThe rare therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get Sciver-Brunt fit
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.
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