Oram out of ODI series

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram will miss the rest of the limited-overs series against South Africa with a calf injury.

All-rounder will not be fit in time for three-match series

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram will miss the rest of the limited-overs series against South Africa with a calf injury. The 33-year-old did not play in the first two T20 internationals after damaging his left leg playing against Zimbabwe earlier this month. And he has not recovered in time for the final T20 and three upcoming ODIs against the Proteas. "Although it's a relatively minor calf injury, the congested nature of the series means Jake won't be available for the ODIs," New Zealand Cricket physiotherapist Paul Close said. Oram retired from Tests in 2009 to concentrate on the shorter formats and will now target a return for the limited-overs leg of the West Indies tour in June.