Cricket News In Brief – December 25, 2011 – Part 2
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 after picking a strain in his knee while bowling during a practice session.
If unfit, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LL-Tsotsobe-c1842 or Marchant de Lange are expected to take his place but the Proteas team manager has asserted that the final call will be taken on the eve of the Test match which begins on Boxing Day.
"He will be treated overnight and he will come and bowl tomorrow, once some of the swelling and inflammation settles and if anything untoward happens, we will decide. Right now, we are still confident he will be ready for the Test," said Mohammed Moosajee.
In his short career so far, Philander has taken four wicket-hauls with an impressive average of 12.37 and will be hoping to keep his excellent form by taking the field at Durban.
Australia’s wicket-keeper batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
The veteran, who has been criticized for a lack of runs, believes that he will play his natural attacking game while only adjust his game according the demands of the situation in the match.
Haddin also praised opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan, who will be making his debut on Boxing Day, by claiming that he will deal with the excitement and provide his team with the much needed early momentum.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 despite injury concerns.
Ishant picked up a ankle knock in the first tour game while Zaheer is making is much awaited comeback since injuring himself on tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 in July.
"On our part, we gave them time off, put them through training and gym sessions to make sure that they don't pull up short. We are hoping that they will be able to fire," said Dhoni.
Dhoni also praised http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228, the spinner, and feels that he will be the main threat for his opponents, come the start of the first Test at the MCG.
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