Sunflower State 2:1 Des Moines Menace Memphis 901 1:3 Mississippi Brilla Fort Worth Vaqueros 1:3 McKinney Chupacabras U. Catolica 2:1 Everton de Vina Snohomish United 2:1 Tacoma Stars Colorado Storm 3:1 Colorado ISA Mexico 2:0 Ecuador Ventura County Fusion 2:1 Tucson Bangers 2:0 Oly Town Septemvri Sofia 2:0 Vihren Krylia Sovetov 2:3 FK Sokol Saratov Wisla Krakow 4:0 Puszcza Niepołomice MTK Budapest 3:1 Vasas Khovd Western 2:3 Ulaangom City GKS Katowice 0:1 Piast Gliwice Ajka 3:2 Zalaegerszegi TE Baník Ostrava 3:1 Hanácká Odra Opole 1:1 Pardubice Chrobry Głogów 3:1 Lechia Zielona Góra Hamilton Olympic 7:1 Charlestown City Blues Seoul W 0:3 Suwon FMC W Changnyeong W 1:2 Boeun Sangmu W Stal Mielec 1:5 Podhale Nowy Targ Chornomorets 2:1 Kryvbas KR Radomiak Radom 2:3 Hapoel Beer Sheva Khovd 7:1 Khoromkhon Dinamo Barnaul 4:3 Orenburg II KDV 1:0 Akron II Dire Dawa Kenema 2:1 Arba Minch Kenema Mekelle Kenema 3:0 Negelle Arsi

England’s cricket captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, went all out to be ready for the big T20 World Cup semi-final. She tried an unusual recovery trick that basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal once used.

What Is This Rare Treatment?

The treatment is called a ‘cryotherapy chamber’. It’s a machine that surrounds a person with freezing cold air for a few minutes. This can reduce swelling in the body and help athletes heal faster after tough games.

  • The air inside can drop to almost -200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Shaquille O’Neal used it to bounce back from injuries during his NBA career.
  • It’s not common in cricket, but sports like rugby and basketball use it often.

How It Helped Sciver-Brunt

Nat was dealing with a minor injury just before the semi-final. She wanted to be 100% fit to lead her team. After trying the chamber a few times, she felt her body recover much quicker than usual.

The England captain said it was a strange but effective experience. She added that it was worth stepping into the freezing box to be able to play her best cricket when it mattered most.

A Bold Move for a Big Match

Using such an unusual method shows how serious Nat is about winning. The semi-final was a huge moment for England, and she didn’t want to let her teammates down. This bold move paid off, helping her stay healthy and focused under pressure.

Sign In

Sign in to save favourites, sync across devices, and more.

Don't have an account? Create one