Fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt was part of the side that won the inaugural women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, the first and last time England won the title.
Sciver-Brunt, 37, has faced injury setbacks in the latter stages of her career and discussions around her retirement have lingered each time, but she says Lewis’ appointment as head coach and the development of the women’s game has sparked more desire to continue.
“If I stop now I’d be happy, but lots of things happen in short spaces of time,” she said.
“Jon Lewis coming in has just reignited some stuff and the environment’s amazing.”
Sciver-Brunt received one of England’s first central contracts in 2014 but since then, the domestic game has developed its professionalism and with the emergence of The Hundred, young players have increased opportunities in the sport.
“I can see the future these girls have got and I’m jealous, I’m not going to lie!” she said. “The things that are happening are extremely positive.”
And in terms of her future, that positivity and opportunity has presented a bit more of a dilemma.
“Where I was clear [about my future] five months ago, I’m now unclear,” Sciver-Brunt added. “If we won the World Cup that could be a really good time to stop and five months ago I had promised everyone that’s what I would do.
“But if we don’t win, then the Ashes are two seconds away. I would still be bowling and still be fit. It’s not something I can say ‘no’ to just yet.”