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MELBOURNE, Monday (Reuters) Adam Gilchrist has been ruled out of Australia's next one-day international because of a groin strain.

The Australian vice-captain injured himself while batting in Sunday's 89-run victory over England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and has been told to miss the next match against Sri Lanka in Perth on December 22.

"I felt some tightness in my groin while I was batting on Sunday, but was obviously able to carry on batting without a runner and then keep wicket during the England innings," Gilchrist said in a statement on Monday.

"Looking at things from a positive perspective, this break will be an opportunity to rest in the middle of our busy schedule."

Gilchrist, who was named man of the match in Melbourne after smashing 124 from just 104 balls, is expected to be fit for the fourth Ashes test against England starting on Boxing Day.

Australia A wicketkeeper Ryan Campbell is expected to replace Gilchrist for the match against Sri Lanka when the side is announced on Wednesday.

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