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Leigh Kasperek replaces Jess Kerr for Sri Lanka tour

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  by    Cricbuzz Staff   •    Published on   Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 06:34 AM Share Tweet Kasperek has been picked to be part of the New Zealand squad for the first time since the tour of England in 2021 © Getty Fast bowler Jess Kerr has been ruled out of New Zealand's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka due to a broken toe. Kerr was struck on the toe while batting in the nets last week, and subsequent scans showed a fracture. She now needs upto six weeks of rehabilitation. Leigh Kasperek has been named Kerr's replacement. "Picking up an injury so close to departure for a tour is always disappointing," New Zealand women's team head coach Ben Sawyer said. "Jess is a key part of our bowling group in both formats and will be missed on what will be a challenging tour. "Jess has been working really hard over the winter and we were excited to see how she would perform in new conditions for her, but we're confident she will be back fit and ready for our next challenge af