Zaheer doubtful for first Test
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seemed resigned on Wednesday to
being without injured fast bowler Zaheer Khan for the first Test against
South Africa starting at SuperSport Park on Thursday.
Dhoni said the left-arm strike bowler was a doubtful starter because
of a hamstring injury.
If Zaheer does not make a rapid recovery, India will have to choose
between two uncapped fast bowlers, Umesh Yadav and the left-armed Jaidev
Unadkat.
"We'll make a call tomorrow morning but as of now Zaheer is quite
doubtful," said Dhoni.
"Whoever plays will be making his debut so we will have to see what
the best combination is. We will have a discussion with the senior
players and suit the best eleven that suits the conditions."
Dhoni acknowledged that the likely absence of Zaheer was a blow.
CENTURION, AFP
|