Injury concern for England star on eve of home T20 World Cup

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is battling a calf concern ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Sciver-Brunt picked up the injury while playing for The Blaze against Warwickshire in England's domestic 50-over competition and has been withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

A decision will be made in due course surrounding Sciver-Brunt's availability for the three-match T20I series against New Zealand that commences on May 21, ahead of the T20 World Cup on home soil that starts on June 12.

The England captain hasn't played for her country since the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India last year, with the white-ball fixtures against the White Ferns and the following three-game series with India providing the skipper ample opportunity to prove her fitness prior to the T20 World Cup.

All-rounder Charlie Dean has been added to England's squad for the ODIs against New Zealand and will captain the side in the absence of Sciver-Brunt, while top-order batter Maia Bouchier is also included.

England were the first team to name their squad for the T20 World Cup when they put forward their group of 15 for the 20-over showcase last week.

England ODI Squad v New Zealand: Charlie Dean (c), Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong

ODI series schedule v New Zealand:

First ODI: May 10, Durham
Second ODI: May 13, Northampton
Third ODI: May 16, Cardiff