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Kumble returns for India, Harbhajan doubtful

NEW DELHI, India (AP) - India has regained one spinner with captain Anil Kumble’s return but had a doubt over Harbhajan Singh on the eve of today’s third cricket test against Australia.

Kumble said he was 100 per cent fit after missing the 320-run victory in Mohali with a right shoulder injury, but Harbhajan has been struggling with a toe injury sustained in the match.

Harbhajan bowled less than two overs in the nets at training Tuesday and India has named a 12-man squad for the match.

Leg spinner Amit Mishra has stayed with the squad as cover after capturing seven wickets in his first match last week.

‘It’s a question of whether to push on and bowl,’ Kumble said of Harbhajan. ‘The number of overs in the nets is not an indication of whether he is fit or not’

‘He has taken eight wickets in the opening tests, including three crucial victims on the second-last day in Mohali.’

‘He still has a little bit of discomfort,’ Kumble said. ‘He’s a key member for our success and we’d like to give him the maximum amount of time to decide if he’s fit.’

Both India and Australia will wait until shortly before the game to finalize the teams.

The tourists are considering bringing offspinner Jason Krejza into the side if the pitch looks like offering significant turn in the hope they can level the series.


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