Rohit Sharma added to first Test squad between India and SA

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The Indian selectors have called up Rohit Sharma to the squad for the first Test against South Africa as cover for VVS Laxman. More... India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur Rohit called up as cover for Laxman Cricinfo staff February 4, 2010 Rohit Sharma is part of the squad after concerns over VVS Laxman's injury The Indian selectors have called up Rohit Sharma to the squad for the first Test against South Africa as cover for VVS Laxman. Laxman hasn't fully recovered from the finger injury he sustained while fielding during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong last month. Captaining the Indian Board President's XI in the tour game against the South Africans, Rohit managed just 20 but was delighted with his selection. "It feels good that I've been asked to stay back...Bahut hi achcha lag raha hai (I'm feeling great)," he told the Kolkata-based Telegraph. This is the first time Rohit is part of the Test squad since the 2008 visit to Sri Lanka. He was in fine form during the Ranji Trophy this season, making 527 at 87.83, including a highest of 309* against Gujarat. Meanwhile, Laxman skipped the team's fielding practice on Wednesday afternoon, but did have a bat at the nets. India will be sweating over the injuries that have dogged the side of late - key batsmen Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh and fast bowler Sreesanth have already been ruled out of this match. Captain MS Dhoni, though, looked to have recovered fully from the back spasms which forced him to miss the Chittagong Test. "One can't have any control over injuries. Obviously, we'll miss Dravid. It's like a captain having no control at all over the toss."

[graphic23]

Blah. Poor decision. Kohli should've been chosen ahead of Rohit. Nayar too. Rohit's fitness has gone down rather drastically, and he needs to pick up his fitness before he should be given a choice. Ah well.

[h4te]

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: one porky goes and another comes :mad: THIS IS MADNESS!! :mad:

[spectre]

Worst choice Why is Raina and Kohli not given a chance ahead of this little sister of Yuvi

[achilles]

THIS IS MADNESS!! :mad:

[Block hole]

Rohit called up as cover for Laxman The Indian selectors have called up Rohit Sharma to the squad for the first Test against South Africa as cover for VVS Laxman. Laxman hasn't fully recovered from the finger injury he sustained while fielding during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong last month. Captaining the Indian Board President's XI in the tour game against the South Africans, Rohit managed just 20 but was delighted with his selection. "It feels good that I've been asked to stay back...Bahut hi achcha lag raha hai (I'm feeling great)," he told the Kolkata-based Telegraph. This is the first time Rohit is part of the Test squad since the 2008 visit to Sri Lanka. He was in fine form during the Ranji Trophy this season, making 527 at 87.83, including a highest of 309* against Gujarat. Meanwhile, Laxman skipped the team's fielding practice on Wednesday afternoon, but did have a bat at the nets. India will be sweating over the injuries that have dogged the side of late - key batsmen Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh and fast bowler Sreesanth have already been ruled out of this match. Captain MS Dhoni, though, looked to have recovered fully from the back spasms which forced him to miss the Chittagong Test. "One can't have any control over injuries. Obviously, we'll miss Dravid. It's like a captain having no control at all over the toss.

[bsriharsha]

good news

[Aadhavzone]

Raina Should have come or Kohli

[teacup]

I smell something fishy here. If there had been a doubt over Laxman's fitness, as reported, than Rohit would have been named as a standby and not included in the squad. I feel this move is more to do with pressure from the team management on the selectors to provide an alternative for Badrinath. In any case, I am sure Dhoni will select Rohit over Badri now. Poor guy Badri!

[Aadhavzone]

i guess, Laxman fitness issue raised, after his recent EXTRA-ordinary interview :hysterical: "India has poor spin bench strength....."

[TheWall]

Bad News!!!!

[Karan114]

Absolutely pathetic this fat **** waster keeps getting into the national squads.

[Zap_Brannigan]

Probably bye bye Badri

[IKnowU]

interesting if laxman is out......who will they choose Badri or Rohit? I prefer rohit..:yay:

[Gunner_Mania]

Back door entry. They didn't pick him in the squad and then conveniently brough him in through the back door.

[Temujin Khaghan]

i would prefer rohit over raina. good choice.

[Texy]

rohit will get more chances since he's from mumbai...that's obvious.....goodbye badri

[achilles]

Badri will get his chance before Nohit. Nohit is an Epic :fail: at playing the short ball & they sure took him to task in the warm-up match

[Lord]

interesting if laxman is out......who will they choose Badri or Rohit? I prefer rohit..:yay:

if Laxman is out,both will play.one of then will defintely play i too prfer Rohit over Badri

[Aadhavzone]

Badri is the right choice...!