Ganguly and Kumble to play in Bangalore

Sourav Ganguly: ready to get back into action © AFP

Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble will both play in India's next game in the TVS Cup, against Australia at Bangalore on Nov 12. According to a BCCI press release, Ganguly has recovered from his injury and will resume the captaincy. Kumble, who had taken time off following the death of his father, will rejoin the team in place of Sairaj Bahutule.

Ricky Ponting, Australia's captain, said that India would benefit from Ganguly's return. "Ganguly is a very good leader," he said. "His return to the field will bring a spring in the steps of the Indians. He is a great one-day player who has more than 20 one-day hundreds to his name."