England Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt Out with Calf Injury Ahead of Crucial Series

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss the ODI series against New Zealand due to a calf injury, raising concerns ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup. Vice-captain Charlie Dean will lead in her absence. England starts their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12.

England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is set to miss the upcoming one-day international series against New Zealand due to an injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that Sciver-Brunt suffered a left calf tear during a match and has been advised to rest.

Vice-captain Charlie Dean will take over as captain for the series beginning on May 10. This development comes as a setback for England, with the Women's Twenty20 World Cup just a month away, where England will compete in Group B.

England's campaign in the T20 World Cup starts against Sri Lanka on June 12 in Birmingham. Sciver-Brunt's absence is expected to challenge the team's preparations and strategy as they enter the international tournament.