Capsey Poised for a Breakthrough Year in Women's Cricket

Alice Capsey is expected to reach new heights in women's cricket in 2026, having come to terms with her immense talent, according to Nasser Hussain. With 34 ODI and 45 T20I appearances for England under her belt, Capsey has already proven herself as a versatile player in international and franchise cricket. Her reputation as a powerful all-rounder has led Hussain to predict a remarkable year for the 21-year-old, who he believes has finally realized her potential. "The penny has dropped" for Capsey, Hussain said, suggesting that she is now aware of her abilities and is ready to take her game to the next level. Meanwhile, Michael Atherton has tipped 19-year-old Davina Perrin to have a standout season, following her impressive century in The Hundred last year. With the T20 World Cup taking place on home soil, England's women face a challenging summer, and Atherton believes that the team will be under pressure to perform. 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 and India being the top contenders.