World Cup: Ishant Sharma Fails to Show Match Fitness During Practice

File photo of Ishant Sharma.

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India fast bowler Ishant Sharma failed to prove his fitness during Saturday's practice session Down Under. With just a week left for the World Cup, the Delhi bowler is likely to be replaced by Mohit Sharma in the side. (Complete coverage of the World Cup )

One of the most experienced bowlers in the side, Ishant has been receiving treatment in Australia and although he has been training hard, remains a doubt for the World Cup. India's woes have been compounded as another pacer in Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also nursing an injury. (Also read: Dhoni is a proud father | Says World Cup important, won't go home )

India's plans have taken a nose dive in the face of the recent injuries as not just Ishant and Bhuvneshwar but even batsman Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are struggling. The team management has been mum about the fitness and availability of the four players.

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