Capsey Expected to Reach New Heights in 2026
According to Nasser Hussain, Alice Capsey is poised to achieve unprecedented success in women's cricket in 2026, having come to terms with her exceptional talent. With 34 ODI and 45 T20I appearances for England, Capsey has already established herself as a versatile player in international and franchise cricket. Hussain believes that Capsey's realization of her abilities will propel her to new heights, and she is no longer just a promising young player. Instead, she has developed into a highly skilled all-rounder with immense potential. Capsey's growth is attributed to her ability to cope with the pressures of being a young cricketer, and Hussain thinks she is on the verge of a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Michael Atherton has tipped 19-year-old Davina Perrin as a potential breakout star of the summer, citing her impressive century in The Hundred last year. With the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place on home soil, England's women face a challenging summer, and Atherton believes that the team will need to navigate the added pressure of playing at home. Despite reaching the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup, England are not considered firm favorites to win the T20 World Cup, with Australia being the top contenders.