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Indian colts aiming for a clean sweep

JAMSHEDPUR, FEB. 1. After drubbing England in the first two Tests in Bangalore and Kolkata, the Indian colts team is aiming for a clean sweep in the three-match (under-19) series in the third and final Test beginning at the Keenan Stadium here tomorrow.

The home team, led by Hyderabad-based Ambati Rayudu, arrived here on Monday and practised despite overcast conditions.

India, however, is all set to field a new look team in this Test after including ten new players in the 14-member squad.

The cricket fans are looking forward to watching local lad Shahbaz Nadeem. The Bokaro-based left-arm spinner, who made his Ranji debut this year, appeared confident.

Indian coach Venkatesh Prasad said that England, despite suffering two consecutive defeats, would try hard to salvage some pride by winning this Test. But India will not take the match lightly and will go all out for a win, the former India speedster said.

Meanwhile, the England team, led by Worcestershire wicketkeeper Steven Davis which arrived on Monday, seemed confident of staging a come back. It too had a practice session on Tuesday.

The teams: India: A. Rayudu (captain), Manoj Tiwari, Chateshwar Pujara, Ganesh Satish, Prasant Naik, Pervez Aziz, Azhar Bilakia, Rahul Keni (wicket-keeper), S. Nadeem, D. Paul, Y. Mahesh, Harsh Gautam, Abid Nabi and Pyush Chawla. Coach: Venkatesh Prasad.

England: Steven Davis (captain, wicket-keeper), Moeen Ali, Joe Denly, Mark Footit, Will Gifford, David Griffiths, Ben Harmison, Adam Harrison, Mark Lawson, Steven Mullaney, Michael O Shea, John Simpson, Tom Smith, Mitchell Stokes. Coach: Andy Pick. — UNI

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