New Zealand pacer Hayley Jensen has been ruled out for the ODI series in Sri Lanka’s Women’s tour of New Zealand 2025 with Fran Jonas named as a replacement.
Jensen picked up a hip flexor injury during the warm-up ahead of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final on Saturday.
New Zealand will also be without Sophie Devine, who is taking a break for well-being while Amelia Kerr will be missing the series due to her WPL commitments with Mumbai Indians.
Injuries have sidelined Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair and Molly Penfold from the ODIs. Suzie Bates will lead the side in the absence of Devine.
“Hayley’s rehabilitation progress will be monitored and a decision on her fitness for the T20I series will be made in due course,” New Zealand Cricket said.
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Meanwhile White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer said, “Jensen will be reassessed before the T20I series. Hopefully, she can get back in time but it will be up to the physios how she goes. Jonas will fly in tonight and join the team in the morning.”
Jensen’s anticipated return to the national squad after a two year absence has been stalled other words. She will be the second player to Otago player ruled out of the ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Bella James allo has been suffered a hamstring injury during the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, with Lauren Down replacing her in the squad.
The three match ODI series will begin on March 04 in McLean Park, Napier before moving to Nelson for the next two games and will be followed by three T20Is from March 14 to March 18.
