Virat Kohli, who suffered a foot injury in India's first ODI against Pakistan in Chennai, looked fit at the nets on Wednesday as he was seen knocking at the ball for quite a long time during the two-hour net session.
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad on Wednesday confirmed that he has been granted an Indian visa that will allow him to attend the final one-dayer of the ongoing limited-over cricket series between the two countries in New Delhi on January 6.
To help the struggling Indian batsmen deal with the high-arm release of 7-feet, 1-inch tall Pakistani pacer Mohammad Irfan, the CAB sacrificed 876 seats at both ends of the already shrunk Eden Gardens.
Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who has been described as "captain cool" by his coach Dav Whatmore, Wednesday said that as a leader of the team it is essential not to show emotions on the field.
Batting for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India cricketer Gundappa Viswanath Wednesday refused to blame him for the team's dismal performance in the recent past and hoped Team India would bounce back against the visiting Pakistanis.
Ahead of the crucial second One-Day International against Pakistan at the Eden Gardens, Indian skipper MS Dhoni Wednesday admitted that batting was a "concern" and hoped his batsmen would come good in the match on Thursday.
Indian batsman Virat Kohli who suffered a foot injury in the first match in Chennai is available for selection for the crucial second One -Day International against Pakistan at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
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