Wellington, Feb. 28 -- Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand Women's right-hand batter Bella James has been ruled out for the upcoming series due to a grade-two quadricep strain on her right leg on Friday, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Bella James is expected to train at the rehabilitation centre for at least three to six months before returning to the sport. She has been replaced by batter Lauren Down in the squad for the three-match series.

Bella James sustained the injury during Otago's game against Central Districts in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, New Zealand's women's one-day competition.

Bella James made her ODI debut for the national side against Australia in Wellington last year. She played two matche...