Irfan Pathan and Ishant Sharma will play the 3rd Test

Irfan Pathan and Ishant Sharma have been included in Indian team for the 3^rd test against Pakistan to strengthen the bowling attract. Already Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel and RP Singh have ruled out for their injury, was attracted during the 2^nd test going on in Kolkata. The final test will be held at Bangalor on 8^th December. India is ahead than Pakistan by 1-0 in this test series.

Probably Indian team management is concerned with their bowling attack for the Bangalore Test that it might be in alike position to Pakistan's at Kolkata .Zaheer Khan is struggling with an injury of his right heel, RP Singh is suffering with a side strain and Munaf's movement has been controlled by a mild back strain. While Zaheer and Munaf selected up injuries during the Kolkata Test. RP Singh, Zaheer Khan have been rested as a preventive measure to enable them to recover in time for the Australia tour.

The injuries of many first bowlers are being delayed to broadcast the final 16 player’s team for Australia true which will start on 16 December after the Bafgalor test. Besides this, the team management selected a list of 24, including 13 bowlers, 8 batmen and three wicket kippers. Anil Kumble will remain captain for the tour and Mahendra Shing Dhoni is his deputy. http://www.cricinfo.com/ source