Indians may field full strength team

Pakistan, with two straight wins have virtually made it to the April 16 final while India need one more win to seal a spot in the summit clash.

England need to win their remaining matches to fancy their chances of making the final.

Wicket-keeper Nayan Mongia, who required five stitches on his lower lip after being struck by an Anil Kumble kicker is likely to play tomorrow while Azhar is also expected to lead the side after escaping with only a bruise on his left toe afterbeing struck by a yorker from paceman Darren Gough.

The Indians have been badly affected by the absence of maestro Sachin Tendulkar due to back injury, viral fever to Nikhil Chopra, Vinod Kambli, Amay Khurasia, Mongia and Ajit Agarkar.

But the cricket board, which flew in Hrishkesh Kanitkar on the team management’s request, has decided against bringing in any more replacements with board sources saying the five players have recovered from the viral infection and will be available for selection tomorrow.

Coach Anshuman Gaekwad said the team’s morale had always been high, despite their losses against Pakistan. “Our bowlers performed extremely well yesterday, but then our batting did not click again,” he said.