Ishant down with Viral fever 

India's paceman Ishant Sharma is said to be down with a viral fever but is still likely to be fit for the first test against England starting on Thursday in Ahmedabad. Ashok Dinda has been named as standby in the event Ishant will not be available.

It is unlikely that either of Ishant or Dinda will get to play the first Test in Ahmedabad as India are expected to go in with Zaheer and Yadav as the fast bowlers, with two spinners to complete the attack.

Ishant missed India's two-and-a-half hour practice session in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, while Zaheer, who was a slight fitness concern after walking off from his Ranji match against Railways with a groin problem.