Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Saturday that despite being hit by injuries, Team India is prepared for its campaign against Australia that starts on Sunday.Briefing the media after the news of Gautam Gambhir’s injury starting doing the rounds, Dhoni said that many players in the team are indeed facing trouble with their fitness, but also assured that the issues are not that serious.
“We (Team India) are hit by injuries, but most players will be fit for tomorrow,” said Dhoni ahead of the first ODI against Australia that will be played on Sunday.
Four crucial players in the Indian team are currently hit by injuries.
While Gambhir injured himself in the head during net practice in Vadodara on Saturday, captain Dhoni injured his knee while practicing on Friday.
Reports also claimed that Virender Sehwag was too hit on the chest accidentally while practicing on Friday, due to which, he also missed the session on Saturday. Dhoni, however, attended the session.
Apart from these, all-rounder Yuvraj Singh’s injury too is a major setback for the team.
Dhoni said that though it is still unclear if Yuvraj will be able to play the first ODI, he is sure to participate in the second match.
The sacking of fielding coach Robin Singh and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad has also left the team stranded. However the captain courageous said that the team must not mourn the loss of specialized coaches and have to prepare themselves with the provisions they currently have.
Not disclosing the possible Playing XI for the first ODI, Dhoni said that the team will play 5 bowlers in the match.
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