Kallis to lead South Africa in Smith’s absence

Jacques Kallis will captain South Africa in their three one-day internationals against India after Graeme Smith was ruled out with a finger injury.



The Proteas confirmed today that the all-rounder would stand in for Smith who will return home following South Africa\'s innings defeat in the second test, which squared the two-match series.



Kallis last captained his country in 2006, when he again deputized for the injured Smith.



The in-form Hashim Amla, who was named man of the test series after a double century and two hundreds in three innings, will stay on as a batting replacement for Smith in the tourists\' One Day International squad.



The one-dayers are scheduled for Jaipur on Sunday, Gwalior on Wednesday and Ahmedabad next Saturday.