New Zealand cricketer
Jess Mackenzie Kerr (born 18 January 1998) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for Wellington Blaze in domestic cricket.[ 1] [ 2]
Career
On 16 January 2020, she was named in New Zealand's Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) and Women's One Day International (WODI) squad against South Africa .[ 3] She made her WODI debut for New Zealand on 27 January 2020.[ 4] Later the same month, she was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia.[ 5] She made her WT20I debut for New Zealand, against South Africa , on 9 February 2020.[ 6] In June 2020, Kerr was awarded with a central contract by New Zealand Cricket ahead of the 2020–21 season.[ 7]
In February 2022, she was named in New Zealand's team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.[ 8] In June 2022, Kerr was named in New Zealand's team for the cricket tournament at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham , England,[ 9] but was later ruled out of the tournament.[ 10]
In September 2024 she was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup .[ 11]
Kerr was named in the New Zealand squad for their ODI tour to India in October 2024.[ 12]
Family
Kerr's mother Jo and father Robbie both played cricket at domestic level representing Wellington .[ 13] Her younger sister is Amelia Kerr , who plays for New Zealand .[ 14] Her grandfather, Bruce Murray , played Test cricket for New Zealand .[ 15] Her cousin, Priscilla Duncan , represented New Zealand (Football Ferns ) at international football.[ 16]
Outside cricket
Jess is a teacher in Tawa Intermediate, her and Amelia's former school, where Amelia is a teacher aide for autistic students.[ 17]
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