WHITE FERNS batter Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of the Chemist Warehouse ODI series against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury. Plimmer sustained the injury while training during the recent Life Direct T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Otago Sparks batter Bella James, who was called in as injury cover for Plimmer before the third T20I last Sunday, will remain with the squad as Plimmer’s replacement for the ODI series.
WHITE FERNS Head Coach Ben Sawyer said he was saddened for Plimmer.
“Georgia is a key player for us at the top of the order and the energy she brings into the group is something we really value, so it’s a shame to have her miss this next series.”
Sawyer believes James is a natural fit to come into the side.
“Bella is a great cricketer who’s played nearly 100 List-A matches in her career so far. That experience is extremely valuable, and she’ll fit straight back into the side seamlessly.”
The Chemist Warehouse ODI series between the WHITE FERNS and Zimbabwe starts on Thursday 5 March at University Oval, Dunedin. The match is scheduled to start at 11am.
WHITE FERNS ODI Squad v Zimbabwe
Melie Kerr – (c) Wellington Blaze
Izzy Gaze – Auckland Hearts
Maddy Green – Auckland Hearts
Brooke Halliday – Auckland Hearts
Bree Illing – Auckland Hearts
Polly Inglis – Otago Sparks
Bella James – Otago Sparks
Jess Kerr – Wellington Blaze
Emma McLeod – Central Hinds
Rosemary Mair – Central Hinds
Nensi Patel* Northern Brave
Molly Penfold Auckland Hearts
Izzy Sharp* Canterbury Magicians
*denotes potential ODI debut
