Wong to have scan amid concerns before World Cup
Bowler Issy Wong will have a scan on a hamstring issue as England attempt to gain more information before any decision is made on her fitness for next month's T20 World Cup. Wong, 23, was due to play in Sunday's first one-day international against New Zealand at Chester-le-Street but pulled out after complaining of hamstring tightness in the warm-up. England are hopeful the issue is not serious but want to see the full picture.
The second ODI against New Zealand is on Wednesday in Northampton, with the 50-over series concluding on Sunday. Wong's scan results are expected in the coming days. Uncapped 21-year-old left-armer Alexa Stonehouse has been called up for the ODIs in her place.
Ex-England spinner Gordon in Scotland World Cup squad Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism After the ODIs, England play three T20s against New Zealand before another three against India as their World Cup preparations ramp up. Their World Cup campaign begins on 12 June against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Key spinner Sophie Ecclestone, 27, also sat out Sunday's win with a quad problem.
The camp has suggested Ecclestone's injury is only minor, and she was seen in the gym at Chester-le-Street, but it is not clear if she will be fit for Wednesday. She has only played twice for Lancashire this season. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is also missing the New Zealand ODIs because of a left calf tear.
She is on course to return for the T20s against the White Ferns. Should Wong's issue be worse than feared, the situation is complicated further by a concussion suffered by all-rounder Em Arlott on Sunday. The 28-year-old would be one of those best placed to take Wong's place but, after being hit on the head while batting in the nets, has been ruled out of the New Zealand ODI series under concussion protocols.