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New Zealand's Georgia Plimmer ruled out of Zimbabwe ODI series
New Zealand have been dealt an early setback ahead of their upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe, with batter Georgia Plimmer ruled out after suffering a shoulder injury during the preceding T20I series between the two sides. Plimmer picked up the injury while featuring in the shortest-format leg of Zimbabwe’s tour.
Meanwhile, fellow batter Bella James will continue with the squad as Plimmer’s replacement. James had originally been drafted in as injury cover during the T20I leg and now retains her place for the ODI series.
“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," Head Coach Ben Sawyer said.
“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 three-match ODI series, which begins on March 5, carries added significance as it forms part of the 2025–2029 ICC Women’s Championship cycle.
New Zealand ODI squad: Melie Kerr, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Izzy Sharp
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