\u201cEngland captain Nat Sciver\u2011Brunt has been ruled out of the three\u2011match 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,\u201d the ECB statement said on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vice\u2011captain, off-spin bowling all-rounder, Charlie Dean will now join the squad and captain the side during the ODI series, with matches to be played on May 10, 13 and 16 in Durham, Northampton and Cardiff respectively. Meanwhile, Maia Bouchier has also been called up as batting cover.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB also said Nat played a full part in the domestic fixture but later experienced discomfort. A scan conducted on Saturday revealed the extent of the injury. \u201cWe were alerted to the issue post\u2011match by the Blaze medical team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs a result she took no part in any of the physical activities during the subsequent leadership programme undertaken with the British Army. A period of rest is the medical advice with further assessment to take place in the coming days,\u201d further said the ECB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB also said Nat played a full part in the domestic fixture but later experienced discomfort. A scan conducted on Saturday revealed the extent of the injury. \u201cWe were alerted to the issue post\u2011match by the Blaze medical team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSciver\u2011Brunt\u2019s availability for the Vitality IT20 matches against New Zealand and India ahead of the World Cup will be determined in due course following this precautionary decision,\u201d added the ECB. An ECB spokesperson further said, \u201cThe period of rest advised will be determined by further assessment.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n