England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt could miss next month's T20 World Cup after the all-rounder was ruled out of her side's warm-up series against New Zealand and India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sciver-Brunt tore her left calf while playing for the Blaze in domestic cricket earlier this month and was subsequently ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England had hoped she would be ready to return for T20 matches against New Zealand, with that series starting in Derby on Wednesday, but a new scan has seen her ruled out of all three games, as well as the subsequent campaign against India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tournament hosts England begin their T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12, leaving Sciver-Brunt in a race against time to lead the side as they go in search of a first major trophy since lifting the 2017 50-over World Cup on home soil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to her leadership skills, Sciver-Brunt has long been a key player for England, both as the team's leading batter and a medium-pace bowler and they are a significantly weaker side without the 33-year-old.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Spin-bowling all-rounder Charlie Dean is set to continue deputising as skipper in her absence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of both Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand and India," said an England and Wales Cricket Board statement issued Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Following a scan on Monday, England Women have confirmed a longer period of rehabilitation is needed to enable Sciver-Brunt to play a full part in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sciver-Brunt, speaking to Sky Sports News on Monday, said: "It has been frustrating to be left on the sidelines but hopefully soon I can get back out there. We have got a great leadership group that are in constant communication on and off the pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have left it in good hands and I wanted Charlie to do things in her own way."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another experienced campaigner, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, will also miss the three T20s against New Zealand due to the birth of her first child.
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