Lauren Down has been called up to replace James in the ODI squad while the call on latter's availability for T20I series will be taken based on her rehabilitation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
James suffered the injury during Otago's game against Central Districts in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, New Zealand's women's one-day competition. She made her ODI debut against Australia in Wellington last year and scored 51 runs in two games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Ben Sawyer said he hoped James would be fit for the Sri Lanka T20Is. \u201cWe\u2019re all gutted for Bella. She had a strong start to her international cricket career in December, so it\u2019s a shame she doesn\u2019t get the opportunity to back that up this series. But we\u2019re hopeful she\u2019ll be tracking to return for the T20s,\" said Sawyer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Down is currently Auckland's third-highest scorer in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, with 280 runs in ten games at an average of 31.11. The 29-year-old was part of the Australia series and has played 35 ODIs, which Sawyer said made her a \"strong replacement.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLauren brings plenty of experience to the group. She\u2019s been a key contributor for the Hearts this season and we\u2019re pleased she\u2019ll get the opportunity to take that form into this series,\" Sawyers added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Down is currently Auckland's third-highest scorer in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, with 280 runs in ten games at an average of 31.11. The 29-year-old was part of the Australia series and has played 35 ODIs, which Sawyer said made her a \"strong replacement.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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