Fleming to play second Test

Stephen Fleming survived an injury scare and would be available for the second cricket Test against India beginning on Thursday.

New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on Wednesday survived an injury scare and would be available for the second cricket Test against India beginning here on Thursday.

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Fleming underwent a scan at the Fortis Hospital here this morning and a subsequent report cleared him for playing in the series decider.

The Kiwi skipper took a knock on his head during the team's practice session on Monday evening. Though he did not immediately feel the after-effects of the blow, he complained of slight dizziness today after which he was advised a precautionary scan.

With the go-ahead to Fleming and Nathan Astle also available for the match, the Kiwis would be fielding a full-strength side on Thursday.

Astle has an injured left knee and would miss the one-day tri-series though.