South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis is to miss the entire one-day international series against England because of a fractured rib.

It is thought Kallis suffered the injury during the Champions League in India last month, but it was only after a scan on Saturday morning that the true extent of the problem was uncovered.

South Africa intend to call up an as yet unnamed replacement batsman.

"It is with deep regret that we have to announce Jacques Kallis is out of the one-day series," said coach Mickey Arthur.

"He just wasn't getting better from that injury.

"We had him re-scanned and found there is a fracture in the cartilage of the rib - which clearly affects his performances for the next four weeks.

"Obviously, it's very disappointing."