Indian team received yet another blow when master blaster Sachin Tendulkar injured his knee during the second test match at Kolkata. He is a doubtful starter for the final Test against Pakistan beginning on Saturday at the M Chinnaswami stadium, Bangalore. "Sachin, while fielding in the Kolkata Test, aggravated a knee problem which he acquired during the ODI series," Indian captain Anil Kumble told a news conference on Friday.
After reading a report from physiotherapist John Gloster, Kumble said that Tendulkar sought a specialist's opinion after arriving in Bangalore and had been given an injection. Kumble added that though his condition is improving, it is uncertain that he will be fully fit till Saturday morning. Hence, it is wise to opt for a replacement. Delhi southpaw, Gautam Gambhir will joining the team in Bangalore as a replacement of Tendulkar," Kumble said.
India lead the series 1-0 after winning the opening Test match by six wickets in New Delhi. while the second Test at Kolkata ended in a draw. Pakistan would like to square the series after some good performances in the second test.
Source:- http://www.headlinesindia.com/sports
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