A career economy rate of just 5.33 highlights the enduring class of one of English cricket's finest servants
Born: July 2, 1985
Role: Right-hand bat, right-arm medium-fast
On her T20I debut in 2005, Katherine Brunt dismissed Lisa Keightley.
Fifteen years later, here they both are – one is in charge, while the other continues to bound to the crease for her country.
A career economy rate of just 5.33 highlights the enduring class of one of English cricket’s finest servants.
Injuries have threatened on numerous occasions to slow her down and grind her to a halt.
Each time, however, Brunt has re-emerged stronger.
She took 14 wickets and scored her maiden half century when England won the Ashes in 2005, before starring as England won the World Cup and World T20 in 2009.
These days, she is not quite as quick as she once was – but her bustling action and wholehearted run-up still means that her deliveries come onto batsmen quicker than they expect.
When she has been absent, England have felt it, quite simply. She remains that important.
Keeping Brunt fit and healthy remains a priority.
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