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New Zealand Women: New Zealand batter Lauren Down has been ruled out of the women's ODI series against Sri Lanka with a back injury and will be replaced by 20-year-old Izzy Sharp.

Down sustained the injury on the morning of the first game in Napier on Tuesday and has not recovered in time to play a part in the remaining two matches, scheduled for Saxton Oval in Nelson this Friday and Sunday.

The Sharp, who was originally selected for the upcoming T20I series only, will now join the ODI squad in Nelson on Thursday.