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Harbhajan doubtful for 2nd ODI

February 09, 2006 18:16 IST

India's experienced off-spinner Harbhajan Singh [Images] is doubtful for the second one-day international against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Saturday due to a finger injury.

Harbhajan missed the first one-dayer in Peshawar after he injured the index finger of his bowling hand during practice.

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"He still has the injury and is recovering but when he will be available for selection we will know later," Indian captain Rahul Dravid [Images] told a news conference on Thursday.

"Without him our bowling attack is a bit inexperienced and it is up against a strong and inform batting line-up.

"To comeback in the series our bowlers have to lift their game accordingly," he added.

Ramesh Powar [Images] had joined the team on Wednesday night as cover for Harbhajan for the second match on Saturday, but Dravid said Harbhajan would remain with the team.

Harbhajan said that while his injured finger is healing quickly, he does not want to take any risks.

"The swelling has subsided a lot and I'm feeling much better. Hopefully I shall be fit in the next four to five days.

"Once I start feeling good and completely recovered, I shall take it up from there," he said.

India lost the first match by seven runs under the Duckworth Lewis scoring method.

 


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