Vijay may replace injured Saha

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday said wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha is carrying injuries and his fitness will be assessed before the Indian Premier League game against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. 

“He is carrying a little bit of an injury, so whether (Murali) Vijay comes back in would depend on Saha’s fitness now,” he said at the pre-match media conference.

Fleming, who did not specify the nature of Saha’s injury, explained that Vijay had hurt his finger and that was the reason he was not included in the playing XI in the last three games.

“He hurt his finger and we thought it was broken at that time and he played for a game or so with a lot of discomfort. We felt it was better for him to have a period of time out as he did, and give the finger a chance to rest. In the meantime, another good player in Saha took this opportunity, and that is the nature of IPL. Saha was in good form and it is his place at the moment,” the New Zealander said.  

Fleming also praised Haryana medium-pacer Mohit Sharma, who has been impressive with 11 scalps in eight matches at an average of 14.81, and said he has been a find for them.