The White Ferns intend to get new call-up Bella James ready for the daunting task of facing Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting on Thursday in Wellington

The Otago Sparks top-order batter has been rewarded with her first international selection, following her strong form in the women's one-day domestic competition - the Hallyburton-Johnstone Shield

Coach Ben Sawyer plans to get James up to speed as they prepare for the world's number one side.



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