'I don't know how this happened' - Bell on leading England's attack

'I don't know how this happened' - Bell on leading England's attackImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bell has played 72 times for England across formats ByMatthew HenryBBC Sport journalistPublished8 minutes agoTime has moved fast for England bowler Lauren Bell.There was a breakout in the first season of The Hundred in 2021, before England debuts the following year, and three World Cups and two Ashes series since.Becoming a £140,000 signing in The Hundred and a Women's Premier League winner with Royal Challengers Bengaluru helped boost her Instagram following to 2.2m - more than Joe Root and Harry Brook combined - and she has become an increasingly senior member of England's side.A position that was filled by iconic seamers Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, and latterly by Kate Cross, is now Bell's. Aged 25, she is the leader of England's pace attack."I hadn't really comprehended the fact that maybe I was," Bell tells BBC Sport."With Crossy leaving, Katherine and Anya, slowly I just filled into that spot and I guess now I am."It does feel crazy. "I don't know where the time has gone or how this has happened. "It is exciting and cool and a job that I really love."England appoint Smith as spin-bowling coachPublished6 days agoEngland fitness issues put to bed - EdwardsPublished30 MarchBell's ascension was accelerated by England dropping seamer Cross last summer.It left Bell as the most experienced of a pace group that includes Issy Wong and Lauren Filer, plus all-rounders Danielle Gibson, Em Arlott and Freya Kemp."I played a lot with Crossy," says Bell."She was like a big sister when I came to England and took me under her wing. "I would still go to her with anything if I was struggling."Bell's role as a senior player has come to the fore since Christmas, despite England's lack of competitive matches since their 50-over World Cup campaign...