With just two days to go for the first of the tri-series finals, uncertainty surrounds Kumble’s availability for the match. The spinner gave himself a bowl in the nets in Perth but he still only has an outside chance to be fit for the finals. Team manager Shivlal Yadav reiterated today that they were keen about the long-term prospects rather than rush Kumble into a match-situation. But some reports quoted unnamed team sources as saying Kumble would be available for Friday’s finals.
