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England's Sciver-Brunt Ruled Out of NZ Series Ahead of T20 World Cup
Charlie Dean returns to the ODI squad and Maia Bouchier is added as England manage injuries before the New Zealand series.
- England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand ODI series after sustaining a minor left calf tear during The Blaze's Metro Bank Cup victory on Wednesday.
- Sciver-Brunt scored 47 runs and took 2 wickets before experiencing discomfort; scans on Saturday revealed the injury's extent, prompting The ECB to describe her withdrawal as a "precautionary measure."
- Vice-Captain Charlie Dean, originally rested for the series, will now skipper the side, while top-order batter Maia Bouchier was called up as cover amid England's ongoing injury management.
- The ECB stated that Sciver-Brunt's fitness will be assessed ahead of the New Zealand T20Is, which mark the start of England's preparations for the June T20 World Cup.
- England opens their T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12 at Edgbaston and faces India in three T20Is this month to fine-tune ahead of the tournament.
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