Graeme Smith ruled out of ODI series
Graeme Smith, the South African captain, will not feature in the three-match ODI series after failing to recover from a finger injury.
Michael Owen-Smith, South Africa's media manager, told Cricket365 that Smith would fly home after the ongoing Kolkata Test and that Jacques Kallis would lead in the series. An in-form Hashim Amla, originally not named in the ODI squad, will stay back as Smith's replacement.
"He [Smith] needs 10 days out to recover," said Owen-Smith. "Were we going into a World Cup quarter-final or semi-final then he would probably play. This also gives a chance for the guys like Loots Bosman to show their abilities."
Smith had picked up a freakish injury to the little finger on his left hand during fielding drills two days ahead of the Kolkata Test. Subsequent MRI scans showed it was a bone fracture but Smith was passed fit for the match.
Mark Boucher, who did not play the second Test after suffering fresh back problems during the team's final practice session, will stay on as South Africa travel to Jaipur on Friday for the first ODI. The team management was hopeful he be available for Sunday's match.
"Mark Boucher is on track with his recovery, and we're confident that he'll be able to play on Sunday," Owen-Smith confirmed
Graeme Smith, the South African captain, will not feature in the three-match ODI series after failing to recover from a finger injury.
Michael Owen-Smith, South Africa's media manager, told Cricket365 that Smith would fly home after the ongoing Kolkata Test and that Jacques Kallis would lead in the series. An in-form Hashim Amla, originally not named in the ODI squad, will stay back as Smith's replacement.
"He [Smith] needs 10 days out to recover," said Owen-Smith. "Were we going into a World Cup quarter-final or semi-final then he would probably play. This also gives a chance for the guys like Loots Bosman to show their abilities."
Smith had picked up a freakish injury to the little finger on his left hand during fielding drills two days ahead of the Kolkata Test. Subsequent MRI scans showed it was a bone fracture but Smith was passed fit for the match.
Mark Boucher, who did not play the second Test after suffering fresh back problems during the team's final practice session, will stay on as South Africa travel to Jaipur on Friday for the first ODI. The team management was hopeful he be available for Sunday's match.
"Mark Boucher is on track with his recovery, and we're confident that he'll be able to play on Sunday," Owen-Smith confirmed