Stand-in wicket-keeper Jordan Cox ruled out of NZ series

England Wicket-keeper Jordan Cox Ruled Out of NZ Series

England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand due to a fractured right thumb sustained during a net session in Queenstown.

Injury Details

• Injury Location: Queenstown
• Injury Type: Fractured right thumb
• Cause: Sustained during a net session

Series Impact

• Series: England Tour of New Zealand, 2024
• Format: Test series
• Number of Tests: 3-match series
• First Test: Christchurch (next week)

Replacement

• Replacement Not Named Yet: England have not announced a replacement for Jordan Cox.

Coach's Reaction

• Quote: "I'm gutted for Jordan (Cox). He has been shaping up nicely, both with the bat and gloves, since we got to New Zealand. That's sport, and unfortunately, these things happen. We will get around him and look after him. He is resilient, and his time will come at some point in the future." – Brendon McCullum, England head coach