Indian captain Anil Kumble on Wednesday announced that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Team India in the practice match against Australian Capital XI, which starts in Canberra tomorrow. The announcement came after the team arrived in the Australian capital earlier in the day, amid controversy surrounding India’s tour Down Under. Speaking to the media, Kumble said that he would rest for the practice match. While Kumble was speaking to the media, news came in that the ICC has appointed New Zealand High Court judge John Hansen as Commissioner of Appeal to hear Harbhajan’s 3-Test ban case.Commenting on the Harbhajan ban issue, the skipper said that he was sure Bhajji never made that remark. The team is now waiting for the Jan 14th hearing, he added. Members of Team India have openly come out in support of Harbhajan.“It’s important to move on. Cricket is larger than life,” Kumble said. “We are thankful to BCCI for backing us on this serious issue,” he added.
Kumble further said that the practice match would be a good chance for players to strike form.The Indian team was scheduled to leave for Canberra immediately after the Sydney Test, but decided to stay back after the umpiring and racism controversy during the second Test put the tour in jeopardy.
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