
Indian pacer Irfan Pathan is a doubtful starter for Thursday8217;s Asia Cup match against arch rival Pakistan in Karachi and the team management will decide just before the match if he has recovered from a side strain.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the final call on the left-arm bowler8217;s fitness would be taken just before the match.
Due to the side strain, Pathan was rested for Wednesday8217;s match against minnows Hong Kong, which India won by 256 runs.