Dhoni expects fast bowling duo to be fit – Cricket News Update
Indian captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/I-Sharma-c1566 to be fit for the opening Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
As the Men In Blue look set to take on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, the major fitness worry lingers over their pace department which saw Ishant picking up an ankle knock in the first practice match of their tour Down Under. He bowled just 5.3 overs before leaving the field
however, the Indian management asserted that there was nothing serious.
In the second three-day practice game, the 23-year-old just bowled 4 overs in the second innings, prompting many to believe that he might not recover in time for the opening Test.
As for his partner Zaheer, the left-armer’s performances in the second tour game was also below par, failing to pick up a wicket in either innings. However, the two remain the best bet for the Men In Blue as they as look to topple the Kangaroos for the first
time in an away series, with Dhoni expressing confidence in the duo to play a pivotal part at MCG.
"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.
While the tried and tested pairing of spinners, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, it is highly unlikely that the team would go in with just two pacers in the seamer
friendly conditions.
This means a bout for youngster http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625, and going by the form of the spinners, Ashwin is expected to get the nod ahead of Ojha. Dhoni also uttered praise for Ashwin after an impressive outing in the practice match.
"He loves challenges. From what I have seen in the games he has played under my captaincy, he has excellent variations. If the wicket doesn't offer much turn, he is quick to make the adjustments and prepared to be patient. I am sure he will do well here,"
Dhoni said of the off-spinner.
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