New Zealand Cricket: Jess Kerr ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Wellington Blaze bowler Jess Kerr has been ruled out of the WHITE FERNS upcoming tour to Sri Lanka with a broken toe and will be replaced by Blaze teammate Leigh Kasperek.

Kerr was injured while batting at training :-

Kerr was struck on the toe while batting at training early last week and the subsequent scan revealed a fracture that will require up to six weeks rehabilitation.

WHITE FERNS head coach Ben Sawyer said :-

He was feeling for Kerr but was confident that she would make a swift recovery.

“Picking up an injury so close to departure for a tour is always disappointing,” said Sawyer.

“Jess is a key part of our bowling group in both formats and will be missed on what will be a challenging tour.

WHITE FERNS 2nd leading T20I wicket-taker Kasperek :-

Kasperek rejoins the WHITE FERNS squad for the first time since the tour to England in 2021.

The Wellington Blaze offspinner has made 39 ODIs and 46 T20I appearances for the WHITE FERNS taking 140 wickets and is the WHITE FERNS’ second all-time leading T20I wicket-taker.

WHITE FERNS are currently gathered at a final training camp :-

Kasperek is currently in Scotland and will join up with the WHITE FERNS squad when they arrive in Sri Lanka.

The WHITE FERNS are currently gathered at a final training camp at NZC’s High Performance Centre in Lincoln. WHITE FERNS will depart for Sri Lanka on Thursday.

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