White ferns

Fast bowler Jess Kerr has been ruled out of the White Ferns' upcoming tour to Sri Lanka with a broken toe and will be replaced by off-spinner Leigh Kasperek, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

Former New Zealand men's cricketer Dean Brownlie has been named as the new batting coach of the women's team. The White Ferns have also got Craig Howard on board as their spin bowling coach.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday announced a ground-breaking agreement, which will see men and women players paid the same match fees. NZC and the players’ association signed a five-year deal and the agreement will…