England netball player Natalie Metcalf is ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to reports citing her response to the decision. Both outlets state that Metcalf, who represents England in netball, is not included in the Commonwealth Games squad for the 2026 event. In her reaction, Metcalf says it “will take some time to process fully,” reflecting the personal impact of missing the competition. The coverage does not provide additional details about the reason for her exclusion or any replacement arrangements within the squad. The reports focus on her confirmation of being ruled out and her immediate statement acknowledging that the news requires time to fully absorb. No conflicting information is presented between the two sources, and both describe the same outcome: Metcalf is absent from England’s Commonwealth Games netball plans for 2026.