Alice Capsey Poised for a Breakthrough Year in 2026

According to Nasser Hussain, Alice Capsey is on the verge of achieving unprecedented success in women's cricket in 2026, having come to terms with her remarkable talent. With 34 ODI and 45 T20I appearances for England under her belt, Capsey has already proven herself to be a versatile and skilled player in international and franchise cricket. Hussain believes that Capsey's realization of her own abilities could be the catalyst for her to reach new heights. Capsey's reputation as a powerful all-rounder has earned her recognition, but Hussain stops short of labeling her the breakout star of the upcoming summer. The former England captain attributes this to Capsey's already impressive track record, despite her young age. Hussain expressed his thoughts on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast, stating, "She's been around for a while, so it's not quite breakout, but that's only because of how good she was when she was young. I cover a lot of women's cricket, I see them around - in gyms and outside - I keep an eye on them, and I think the penny has dropped with Capsey. I think she's suddenly realising how much of a talent she is." Meanwhile, Michael Atherton has tipped 19-year-old Davina Perrin to have a standout season. Perrin's impressive 42-ball century in The Hundred last year left a lasting impression on Atherton, who believes she is poised for a big summer with Birmingham Phoenix. England's women face a significant summer, with the T20 World Cup taking place on home soil. The tournament brings both opportunity and pressure, according to Atherton. While England has the advantage of playing at home, they cannot be considered firm favorites to lift the trophy, with Australia being the top contender.