Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England's cricket team is gearing up for potentially sweltering conditions as they prepare for their World Cup matches. Crowds in Bristol were already thinned by the heat during Tuesday's games, highlighting the challenging weather.

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She's been around the group and she's tracking really well which is great.

The team is on the verge of securing a spot in the semi-finals. A victory on Wednesday would guarantee their progression with a match remaining in the group stage. They face a West Indies team that has also shown strong form, boasting three wins from three matches, though they were pushed in recent games by New Zealand and Scotland. England holds a historical advantage, having defeated the West Indies 3-0 in a T20 series last year.

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Having Nat on the field really provides us with a sense of confidence, the calibre of player that she is and the leader that she is.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will not be participating in the remaining group stage matches due to a calf injury. Sophia Dean will step in as captain in her absence. Sciver-Brunt is undergoing scans and could return to training later in the week, but her clearance to play will depend on further medical assessment. Dean expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform, even with the captain's absence, while acknowledging Sciver-Brunt's significant leadership and skill.

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I'm ready to step up should it be needed but hopefully she'll be back with us soon.