Jess Kerr Returns To New Zealand Squad For The West Indies Tour, atrio of New Zealand’s best return to the West Indies for three ICC Women’s Championship ODIs and five T20 Internationals.
Wicketkeeper Jess McFadden leads the way:-
Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, and Lauren Downe re-entered the team after missing the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with Claudia Greene, Rosemary Maier, and wicketkeeper Jess McFadden making way.
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Kerr’s pace would be a key addition to the White Ferns after missing games due to a foot injury, while fellow pacer Lee Tahuhu’s form in Birmingham was enough to make a call again, albeit after missing out on a central contract earlier in the year. Despite.
Down opted to forego the tournament to prioritize his well-being, while the 21-year-old Penfold rejoined the national team after making his international debut on the tour of England last year.
Coach Ben Sawyer is looking forward to seeing the returning players make their mark in Antigua. “It’s an exciting time to return for the entire team, and especially for the three players,” Sawyer said.
Enjoyed success on the international stage:-
“We have seen Jess (Kerr) enjoy success on the international stage so far in her career and it is encouraging to see her work to come back from injury.
“It’s great to see Lauren return after taking some personal time off the game.”
The team retains a number of traveling youngsters, including wicketkeeper Izzy Gage, batsman Georgia Plimer, and spinners Fran Jonas and Eden Carson.
With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due in South Africa next February, Sawyer wants the group to take away the bronze medal match from their performance in Birmingham, beating hosts England.
“To do it in front of a packed house in Edgbaston and to do it so strongly would give the whole unit so much confidence.”
Both will be out to win the series in the Caribbean:-
“We will certainly be out to win both series in the Caribbean – but will also be looking to provide opportunities to different players as we try and nail down our combinations and work out our game plans for the T20 World Cup. refine.
“We will also pay a lot of attention to the one-day series, recognizing that the format needs improvement the most.”
New Zealand Women last toured the West Indies in 2014, when they lost the ODI series 4–0, but managed to lead the T20Is 2–1 after a thrilling Super Over victory in the deciding match.
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New Zealand squad: 1. Sophie Devine (c), 2. Suzy Bates, 3. Eden Carson, 4. Lauren Down, 5. Izzy Gaze, 6. Maddie Green, 7. Brooke Holiday, 8. Hayley Jensen, 9. Fran Jonas, 10. Jess Kerr, 11. Mellie Kerr, 12. Molly Penfold, 13. Georgia Plimer, 14. Hannah Rowe, 15. Lee Taihu.
The Fixtures (All Games in Antigua):-
- 1st ODI: 16 September
- 2nd ODI: 19 September
- 3rd ODI: 22 September
- 1st T20: 26 September
- Second T20: 28 September
- 3rd T20: October 1
- 4th T20: October 4
- 5th T20: October 6
