Indian team is hit by injuries this India Australia series. There is doubt if the Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and explosive batsman Yuvraj Singh will feature in the tomorrow’s first match. However, Dhoni doesn’t have any replacement and is expected to remain while Yuvraj is likely to be fit for the second ODI.
Dhoni limped off the ground after hurting his left knee during practice on Friday while Yuvraj was yet to recover fully from a finger injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy in South Africa in September-October.
Dhoni stopped short of ruling out Yuvraj for the opening game while also refusing to confirm his availability.
At the pre-match media conference on Saturday, Dhoni said “I am feeling a lot better now but I will see how it goes on the morning of the match.”
“As for Yuvraj, all I can say is that he will surely be available for the second match.” He also added that “Most guys are carrying small niggles but there is nothing major.”
“You can’t do much when someone gets injured while batting or bowling during practice sessions, which are so intense.”
The injuries increase the home team’s pressure after their early exit from the Champions Trophy.
Dhoni is the only specialist wicketkeeper in the 15-member Indian squad as the selectors have left aside Dinesh Karthik, who was the back up keeper for the Champions Trophy.
India is however strengthened by the return of aggressive opener Virender Sehwag, who missed the action in South Africa with a shoulder injury.
Indian team is hit by injuries this India Australia series. There is doubt if the Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and explosive batsman Yuvraj Singh will feature in the tomorrow’s first match. However, Dhoni doesn’t have any replacement and is expected to remain while Yuvraj is likely to be fit for the second ODI.
Dhoni limped off the ground after hurting his left knee during practice on Friday while Yuvraj was yet to recover fully from a finger injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy in South Africa in September-October.
Dhoni stopped short of ruling out Yuvraj for the opening game while also refusing to confirm his availability.
At the pre-match media conference on Saturday, Dhoni said “I am feeling a lot better now but I will see how it goes on the morning of the match.”
“As for Yuvraj, all I can say is that he will surely be available for the second match.” He also added that “Most guys are carrying small niggles but there is nothing major.”
“You can’t do much when someone gets injured while batting or bowling during practice sessions, which are so intense.”
The injuries increase the home team’s pressure after their early exit from the Champions Trophy.
Dhoni is the only specialist wicketkeeper in the 15-member Indian squad as the selectors have left aside Dinesh Karthik, who was the back up keeper for the Champions Trophy.
India is however strengthened by the return of aggressive opener Virender Sehwag, who missed the action in South Africa with a shoulder injury.
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