An underdog for New Zealand Women, a star all-rounder Amelia Kerr He is not in today’s squad for the second ODI against India Women at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. A key player for New Zealand in both the batting and bowling departments, Kerr’s absence came as a blow to the White Ferns supporters.
Why is Amelia Kerry not playing the 2nd ODI against India?
Amelia’s absence has created quite a void in the New Zealand squad. Known for his ability to make important contributions with both bat and ball, Kerr was instrumental in his first ODI with accurate leg spin and solid hitting. Without Kerr, New Zealand’s bowling attack is significantly weakened and the team’s middle order may also struggle.
As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Amelia has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series against India after tearing her left quadriceps muscle. He suffered the injury in the opening game on Thursday, October 24. Amelia has now been sidelined for nearly three weeks and will miss the ongoing season. Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) also.
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INDW vs NZW, 2nd ODI: Playing XI for both teams
Indian Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Leah Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
