Kolkata, Nov 18: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who pulled a groin muscle during the match against New Zealand on Saturday, would have to undergo a fitness test before the cricket tri-series final against Australia today.
"Ganguly will have to appear for a fitness test before the game," Cricket Board president Jagmohan Dalmiya said.
Ganguly also admitted that he would have to assess his fitness although there was "not any chance" of him sitting out of the final.
"I am improving everyday. There are still 24 hours to go (for the final). So let us wait and see," said Ganguly who had batting practice in the nets yesterday.
But the Indian skipper said he was not sure whether he would be able to bowl today. "I still don't know (if I can bowl as well). Tomorrow morning I will see..."



Ganguly had to opt for a runner in the match against the Kiwis in Hyderabad after pulling a groin muscle while taking a run. He also did not come out to field.



The doctors attending on the Indian skipper however declared that Ganguly was match-fit. "His injury is healing fast. From the medical point of view he is fit to play," Dr Mrinmoy Nandy told reporters.



Nandy, who had earlier treated the abscess on the Indian skipper's left thigh, said Ganguly was undergoing physiotherapy as suggested by team physio Andrew Leipus. He has also been prescribed some analgesics and given an exercise regime.



The doctor said the muscle pull had nothing to do with the abscess which had healed completely now.


Bureau Report