Wellington, April 27 -- New Zealand's preparations for this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be fine-tuned as the side named a strong squad for the ODI component of next month's tour of England.

Star all-rounder Melie Kerr will once again lead the White Ferns across the white-ball fixtures against England, with the New Zealand skipper named as captain of a 15-player squad for thethree ODI contests against Nat Sciver-Brunt's side that start on May 10.

Kerr is joined by a host of experienced teammates that includes sister Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday, while Suzie Bates will also feature as she continues her swansong prior to her retirement at the completion of the T20 World Cup that commences onJune 12.

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