Injury-hit India worry about shades of green
Posted on Apr 02, 2008 at 16:35 | Updated Apr 02, 2008 at 22:42
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Ahmedabad: While it looks like all is even after the draw in Chennai, a sea of injured players in the Indian dressing room can trigger a tide against the hosts when they take the field against South Africa in the second Test at the Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium at Motera here starting on Thursday.
Smarting under the loss of Sachin Tendulkar, India have plenty more to worry about as both captain Anil Kumble and fast bowler Ishant Sharma are uncertain of making it to the final XI, even as both bowled for a considerable duration at the nets on Wednesday.
"I'm feeling a lot better, but we will take a final call on the final eleven tomorrow morning," a concerned Kumble told reporters.
If the injury to India's latest bowling sensation, Ishant, wasn't enough, RP Singh, who played the first Test, struggled for rhythm after his return from injury. S Sreesanth, who bowled well in patches, is certain to get the nod with not too many options around.
The Indian captain also didn't look happy with the wicket, which has a healthy covering of grass. Going by South Africa's plans, they seem to have already psyched the hosts.
"It's important for a team to have game plans," South African skipper Graeme Smith said on their intentions of using the bouncer rather judiciously to counter the blazing blade of in-form Indian opener Virender Sehwag, who plundered 319 in the first Test.
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