India star Sehwag set to face England despite suffering rib injury in nets

By Sportsmail Reporter Updated: 07:03 EST, 25 February 2011

Virender Sehwag will be fit to face England in India's second World Cup Group B match, despite suffering a minor rib injury in the nets on Friday.

India's opener, who began the tournament by smashing a career-best 175 against Bangladesh in last Sunday's match, was hit while batting during his team's practice.

In a heap: Sehwag receives treatment after being bowled over... literally

In a heap: Sehwag receives treatment after being bowled over... literally

Team manager Ranjib Biswal described it as merely a 'precautionary measure' that Sehwag took no further part in the nets session.

It was later confirmed he has suffered only very minor bruising and is expected to be fit to play on Sunday.

His team-mate Yuvraj Singh, who took a blow to his hand in practice on Thursday, has also been passed fit to take on England.

In the game: But the India star was soon back on his feet and will be fit to play England on Sunday

In the game: But the India star was soon back on his feet and will be fit to play England on Sunday