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Nat Sciver-Brunt Misses NZ ODIs with Calf Injury

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the ODI series against New Zealand after suffering a minor calf tear. The three-match ODI series begins May 10, followed by T20Is starting May 20. Vice-captain Charlie Dean has been recalled despite recovering from a back stress fracture. England are preparing for the home T20 World Cup starting June 12.

Key Points: Sciver-Brunt Out of NZ ODIs with Calf Tear

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt out with left calf tear
  • Three ODIs vs NZ start May 10
  • Charlie Dean recalled as vice-captain
  • Maia Bouchier added as cover
  • T20 World Cup build-up in June
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England Women's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to miss ODI series against New Zealand

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the ODI series against New Zealand due to a minor calf tear. Charlie Dean recalled as vice-captain for the three-match series starting May 10.

"The decision of not playing Sciver-Brunt a precautionary step - ECB"

London, May 3

England Women's cricket team captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, will miss the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand after suffering a minor tear in her left calf, according to ESPNcricinfo.

England will play three ODIs against New Zealand, starting May 10. With the second ODI scheduled for May 13, the last match of the series will be played on May 16. After the ODIs, both teams will lock horns in a three-match T20I series, starting May 20.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) called the decision of not playing Sciver-Brunt a precautionary step and said her condition will be reviewed before the T20I series against New Zealand, which begins England's build-up to the home T20 World Cup in June.

The injury occurred while Sciver-Brunt was playing for The Blaze in their ECB Women's One-Day Cup over Warwickshire. She had scored 47 from 32 balls and also took 2 for 45 in seven overs, but later felt discomfort after the match. Scans on Saturday confirmed the issue, and she has now been advised to rest for a period.

Sciver-Brunt's absence has led to the recall of vice-captain Charlie Dean to the ODI squad, even though she had been expected to miss the series while recovering from a back stress fracture. Top-order batter Maia Bouchier has also been included as additional cover.

England's women have not featured in competitive action since last year's ODI World Cup. They are set to face New Zealand in both ODI and T20I series this month, followed by three T20Is against India, as they continue preparations ahead of their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Hope she recovers quickly! She's been such a crucial player for England. Good to see Charlie Dean getting a chance again despite her own injury setbacks.
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Vikram M
Smart move by ECB to rest her now rather than risk a bigger injury before the T20 World Cup. England women have good depth, so this series will show how well they cope without their captain. Looking forward to the India series later 😎
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Priya S
Honestly, these injury updates are getting too common in modern cricket. Players are pushed so hard in domestic leagues that international tours become an afterthought. Hope Nat recovers fully and comes back stronger – we need top players fit for the World Cup.
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Rohit P
Good to see Maia Bouchier getting a chance – she's been consistent in domestic cricket. England's preparation for the T20 World Cup looks solid. Our Indian team should take note and manage player workloads properly too 👍
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James A
Unfortunate timing with the World Cup so close. But good to see they're being cautious rather than rushing her back. Charlie Dean's return is a big positive.

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