Pretoria, March 20 -- England, who have started their preparations for this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, have hit a minor setback after their skipper, Sciver-Brunt, returned home from South Africa due to family reasons.

A total of 30 England Women players have been in Pretoria since the start of the week for a set of five intra-club matches in preparation for their home summer and the T20 World Cup that commences on June 12.

In a post shared on X, England Cricket confirmed that Sciver-Brunt has returned home and may not play further part in the tour.

"Nat Sciver-Brunt has returned home from South Africa for family reasons. It is expected she'll play no further part in the tour," England Cricket wrote.

The England skipper, Nat Sci...