Graeme Smith to miss finale

  • Last Updated: March 22 2013, 17:25 GMT

South Africa have confirmed Graeme Smith will miss the deciding fifth one-day international against Pakistan on Sunday because of an ankle injury.

Graeme Smith: Ruled out of decider
Graeme Smith: Ruled out of decider

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The 32-year's troublesome left ankle flared up during Pakistan's three-wicket win at Kingsmead on Thursday and he was unable to field for the majority of the tourists' innings.

A statement read: "Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the fifth ODI between South Africa and Pakistan taking place at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Sunday due to a chronic left ankle injury.

"Smith has been given a period of rest and rehabilitation and the selectors have yet to name a player to assist as a cover."

The ODI series is level at 2-2 going into the decider.

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