Kumble's inclusion to dominate selection meet for Champions Trophy

Mumbai, Sep 2 (UNI) To include Anil Kumble or not in the 14-member squad for the Champions Trophy to be held in India from October 5 to November 7 will be the main dilemma facing the selectors as they sit down to pick the squad here tomorrow.

Kumble, who at present is recuperating from a shoulder injury sustained while playing county cricket in England is, however, expected to be fit for the Champions Trophy.

The selectors would have to take a call on his fitness, and decide whether to risk him or not considering that the World Cup is now just seven months away and India would definitely benefit from having him in the squad for the premier tournament.

However, Kumble who has been out of the one-day scheme of things for the last couple of years, would also require some match practice and which better place than in India to give him that.

India's former captain Saurav Ganguly's attempt at a comeback after being out from the team for the last nine months may not materialise. With Yuvraj Singh, Mohd. Kaif, Suresh Raina as well as comeback man Dinesh Mongia looking in good form, a place for the former captain is just not there.

Even the opening slot is full with Sachin and Sehwag the likely candidates with captain Rahul Dravid likely to pitch in whenever required.

Also the fine form of left arm pacer Zaheer Khan is not likely to earn him a recall atleast for the Champions Trophy as there are enough young pacers who have been doing a decent job so far.

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