Oram has break confirmed, will miss rest of series

All-rounder Jacob Oram will take no further part in the National Bank Series.

He broke his little finger on his left hand at catching practice yesterday, before today's fifth One-Day International.

Oram saw an orthopaedic surgeon last night who advised that Oram needed at least a week's break.

TelstraClear Black Caps manager Jeff Crowe said the aim was not to have Oram play a State Shield match before the team leaves for the World Cup.

"Jake's rehabilitation will be managed by the New Zealand Cricket medical team and he will continue with fitness work, including regular bowling, during the next couple of weeks," Crowe said.