
England captain Sciver-Brunt out of NZ ODI series
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.
MONDAY, 04 MAY 2026, 02:09

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.

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