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Saturday, January 23, 2010

India eyes 2-0 series win over Bangladesh
AFP, Dhaka

India was bolstered by the return of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and key off-spinner Harbhajan Singh ahead of the second and final Test against Bangladesh starting today.
The Indians, ranked number one in Tests, lead the short series 1-0 after their 113-run victory in the opening Test at Chittagong.
Dhoni (back spasm) and Harbhajan (neck) missed the Chittagong Test and their return to the side in Dhaka will boost India's chances of securing a 2-0 scoreline.
"Harbhajan has recovered and is fit to play," Dhoni said at a pre-match press conference on Saturday.
"I took part in the training session today. At this stage the way it is, I am hundred percent fit to play."
India's middle-order batsman Venkatsai Laxman, who hurt his left hand while fielding in the slips at Chittagong, was ruled out of the match while paceman Shanthakumaran Sree-santh has flown home to tend to a hamstring injury.
"Laxman is not fit and Sreesanth is also injured. We have to see what exactly the wicket looks like tomorrow before deciding on the final composition of the team," said Dhoni.
The Indian skipper also praised opener Gautam Gambhir who became the fourth batsman ever to smash a century in five successive Tests during the Chittagong match.
"Gambhir is a very good batsman who is doing really well for us. We are just hoping he gets one more century in the Dhaka Test. It will be proud moment for him and for us."
Australian Don Bradman holds the world record of hitting hundreds in six consecutive

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