Capsey Poised for a Breakthrough Year in Women's Cricket

According to Nasser Hussain, Alice Capsey is on the verge of achieving unprecedented success in women's cricket in 2026, now that she has come to terms with her immense talent. With 34 ODI and 45 T20I appearances for England under her belt, Capsey has already proven herself to be a versatile player in both international and franchise cricket. Hussain believes that Capsey's realization of her own abilities could be the catalyst for her to reach new heights. Hussain expressed his sentiments on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast, stating that Capsey's growth is not about being a breakout star, but rather about her continued development as a player. He attributed this to her ability to cope with the pressures of being a young cricketer and her growing self-awareness of her talent. Meanwhile, Michael Atherton has tipped 19-year-old Davina Perrin to have a standout season, following her impressive performance in The Hundred last year. Atherton believes that Perrin's masterful 42-ball century has set her up for a big summer, particularly after being selected as the first-ever pick in a Hundred auction. With the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place on home soil, England's women face a challenging summer. According to Atherton, the host team will have the advantage of familiar conditions and home support, but this will also bring added pressure. He noted that while England has a strong team, they cannot be considered firm favorites to win the tournament, with Australia being the likely frontrunners.