Harbhajan to miss first two ODIs against South Africa
Harbhajan Singh is likely to miss the first two ODIs against South Africa due to family commitments
Cricinfo staff
15-Feb-2010
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Offspinner Harbhajan Singh is likely to miss the first two ODIs against South Africa due to family commitments. The three-match series begins on February 21 in Jaipur and Harbhajan has his sister's wedding to attend on February 22.
"He [Harbhajan] has sought permission from the BCCI to attend his sister's wedding on February 22," Harbhajan's personal manager told PTI.
Yuvraj Singh, who is missing the Test series because of a hand injury sustained in Bangladesh, is also doubtful. The selection committee will meet in Kolkata on Tuesday and a few changes are expected to be made to the squad that lost the tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.
Yusuf Pathan, who recently guided West Zone to victory in a record chase of 536 against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, could make his return to the national team. He last played in an ODI during the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy. Tamil Nadu spinner R Ashwin is believed to be in contention for a maiden call-up as well.