Nehra ruled out of Rawalpindi one-dayer

Ashish Nehra has been ruled out of the second one-day international against Pakistan, at Rawalpindi. Nehra, who was one of India's heroes in their win in the first match at Karachi, is suffering from an inflamed left ankle. This is the recurrence of an old injury.

Nehra, charged with bowling the last over in Pakistan's chase, conceded only three runs, giving India victory by five. His 10 overs cost 58, but he bowled a fine final over, keeping the ball consistently in the blockhole and varying his pace well. Moin Khan was dismissed off the final ball as he attempted to hit a high full-toss for the six runs needed to snatch victory.

Sourav Ganguly was laid low with fever and Rahul Dravid spoke to the press in his stead. He said, "Ashish [Nehra] has a swelling in his ankle and is not playing tomorrow." Dravid also confirmed that the swelling was on the same ankle that has caused Nehra trouble throughout his career.