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New Delhi: The big Test at Ferozeshah Kotla is almost upon us and he indicative contours of what is going to be a fascinating cricket match are firming up, after India and Australia had full-fledged practice for the second consecutive day on Monday. The third Test starts on Wednesday with India leading the four-Test series 1-0.
The hosts, who have a great chance of clinching the series here - remember, they have won the last seven Tests played at Kotla - were jolted by the news that off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was doubtful for the Test. The feisty Sardar, always a thorn in Aussie flesh, suffered a toe injury late in the Mohali Test and the niggle has persisted. Coach Gary, who had no idea abut extent of the injury, could only hope that it wasn't too serious.
Bhajji is a critical cog in the Indian wheel and could be more than a handful on the Kotla pitch which is expected to be spin-friendly, especially in the latter part of the Test.
What Kirsten did disclose was that India won't play three spinners, and that Kumble would almost definitely play if he was fit. He's words would also have given relief to VVS Laxman whose position in the eleven has been imperilled by emerging theories that he might be sacrificed to accommodate both Kumble and Mishra.
"All three spinners will be played by the Indians, and it will be hard to leave either of the pacemen while both the spinners were exceptional. MS Dhoni is in good form and I will not be surprised if one of the batsmen sit out. It will be an interesting selection that the Indians will have to make to accommodate their captain back in the playing eleven," said Ricky Ponting.
