Guessing game is on

England VS India: A 8216;fit8217; Sehwag likely to play the first one-dayer at the Kotla

When two interpretations are claimed for a Scripture, the construction most in agreement with all the facts of the case should be adopted. When all the facts of an interpretation are in agreement they sound together in harmony, like notes in a chord.8221;

8212;- An ancient proverb

So, there8217;s Virender Sehwag and the case of his fitness. After yesterday8217;s hip-hop, Sunday had to be the judgment day. The candidate was at the Ferozeshah Kotla and so was his examiner 8212; physio John Gloster; only there wasn8217;t any examination at all!

The media manager GS Walia briefed mediapersons that Sehwag was responding well to treatment and a final decision will be taken on the eve of the first one-day international.

In the afternoon, young TP Singh walked in with his kit-bag and joined the Indian team; nobody knew why? Could he be a stand-bye to Sehwag? Given his hard-hitting knocks at top of the order, it seemed a logical interpretation even as Sehwag was struggling to meet bat on ball in the nets.

The Indian team was almost packing when, chairman of selectors, Kiran More walked in to say 8220;there wasn8217;t any issue about Sehwag8217;s fitness altogether in the first place. Gloster won8217;t breathe a word, neither will Sehwag. More8217;s words again had to be read between the lines and interpreted differently. Suddenly, Sehwag was looking better knocking in the nets and a lot fitter. The characters change, but this Indian team revel in leaving things to interpretations.

Medical reports and sources close to the team says Sehwag is cleared to play the opening match of the series. The official confirmation won8217;t come and the way this team remains clandestine about its affairs and strategies, final take on Sehwag may even come on the morning of the match.

There are various reasons see box above that suggest why Sehwag will figure in the final XI on Tuesday; together they sound good to the Indian team and its fans.
3 reason why Sehwag will play at the Kotla
8226; Sehwag himself wants to play because he8217;s feeling good and so does the team management.
8226; Thinking about other opening options without Sachin and Sehwag is bit of a bother, and no mention of Sourav please.
8226; This is his home ground and if Sehwag wants to overturn his bad form, this Kotla track is his best bet. The wicket is perfect to his liking with little movement off it and a good bounce to play on the rise.