London, May 4:
In what comes as a major scare ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been ruled out of the upcoming three‑match ODI series against New Zealand due to a minor tear in her left calf, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday.
“England captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been ruled out of the three‑match Metro Bank ODI series against New Zealand as a precautionary measure, due to a minor left calf tear that she picked up while playing for The Blaze against Warwickshire on Wednesday 29th April,” the ECB statement said on Sunday.
Vice‑captain, off-spin bowling all-rounder, Charlie Dean will now join the squad and captain the side during the ODI series. Meanwhile, Maia Bouchier has also been called up as batting cover.
Sciver‑Brunt’s availability for the upcoming T20I matches against New Zealand and India, scheduled ahead of the T20 World Cup, will be determined later.