KATHERINE Sciver-Brunt has taken her first job in cricket since retiring from the sport after being name as assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

The 41-year-old from Dodworth played 267 games for England from 2004 until her retirement in 2023.

The legendary fast bowler is still England Women’s second-highest wicket taker across all formats, having claimed 335 scalps for her country.

Katherine, who learned the game at Shaw Lane in Barnsley, was named on the King’s birthday honours list in 2024 and collected her OBE at Windsor Castle recently.

She said: “The time has come for me to step back in to a role within cricket.

“I’ve had a wild three years since retiring trying to figure out what life looks like for me now as a mum.

“The first place I thought of was the Trent Rockets. Trent Bridge is such a special place, and having been involved as a player with the Rockets before, coming back as a coach was an opportunity I just couldn’t turn down.

“I’m moving in to a new era, and I know coaching and mentoring players of this standard will be something I’ll love.

“I’m really excited to be on the other side of the fence and to finally come back to The Hundred.

“I can’t wait to get going and work with this special squad.”

Sciver-Brunt has been confirmed as an assistant to head coach Chris Read, with former Nottinghamshire spinner Graeme White also joining Read’s team as fielding coach.