Ganguly expected to play

Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who was down with a mild fever yesterday, is expected to play in the second one-day international against Pakistan.

Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who was down with a mild fever yesterday, was feeling better and was expected to play in the second one-day international against Pakistan here today.

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Although the team management did not confirm Ganguly's availability for the crucial match, it is learnt that the Indian captain is keen to take the field in the day-night match.

In-form batsman V V S Laxman, who had to sit out of the first match in Karachi, because of a stiff left knee, again appears to be a doubtful starter. He has to undergo a fitness test before any decision is taken on including him in the eleven.

Left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra has, however, been ruled out because of a swollen left ankle.