
England's squad is being stretched to the limits ahead of the first Test as Simon Jones joins the list of injured or missing players, Nagpur, February 27, 2006© Getty Images

Anil Kumble prepares for the first Test and his key role against England. He is set to form a double spin attack with Harbhajan Singh, Nagpur, February 27, 2006© Getty Images

Monty Panesar gives it some air during training. He still has a chance of making his Test debut on Wednesday, especially now Simon Jones has suffered another injury scare, Nagpur, February 27, 2006© Getty Images