Australia's James Faulkner (L) fields the ball as India's Virat Kohli looks on during the One Day International cricket match in Perth January 12, 2016. REUTERS/Bill Hatto - RTX21YFI
(Reuters) - Australia allrounder James Faulkner will miss the remaining two one-day internationals against New Zealand after injuring his right hamstring in Wednesday's series opener in Auckland, the team said.
Marcus Stoinis, who made his ODI debut against England in September, will replace Faulkner whose injury comes six weeks before Australia begin their campaign for an elusive Twenty20 World Cup title in India.
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