Izzy Sharp has been called in as replacement for the rest of the series.
Emma Black will also join the squad before the third ODI as cover for Hannah Rowe.
Lauren Down sustained the injury on the morning of the first ODI
New Zealand batter Lauren Down has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against Sri Lanka due to a back injury. Uncapped Izzy Sharp has been named as her replacement in the squad.
Down sustained the injury on the morning of the first ODI in Napier and has not recovered in time to participate in the rest of the series. Down herself was a replacement for Bella James, who was ruled out due to a grade two quadricep strain in her right leg.
Sharp was initially selected only for the T20I series, but she will now join the ODI squad in Nelson on Thursday. Emma Black will also join the squad on Saturday as cover for Hannah Rowe, who will miss the final game of the series to be the maid of honor at the wedding of her Central Hinds teammate Mikaela Greig.
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‘We’re all really disappointed for Lauren to be ruled out of the series,’ New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said. ‘Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game and we wish her a speedy recovery. It does provide an exciting opportunity for Izzy to join the group in Nelson for these last two matches and we’re looking forward to welcoming her.’
New Zealand is also without Sophie Devine (break), Molly Penfold (injured) and Hayley Jensen (injured) for this series.
New Zealand Women’s ODI squad
Suzie Bates (capt), Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Sharp, Emma Black (game 3 only)
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