"He just slipped in the nets and sustained the injury. He would require an MRI and once we get that report, we would know his status. John is taking care of him," Uthappa said. Sourav Ganguly, who has recovered from the hamstring injury sustained in the rain-marred first match and missing the subsequent two ODIs, is likely to replace Gambhir even if the Delhi batsman manages to recover in time for tomorrow's match. The indication was clear in the nets as Ganguly and Tendulkar were the first to go in for the knocking.

Uthappa said there was no fitness worry with the former captain, saying "he's absolutely fine". The Gambhir-Tendulkar pair has not been able to click in the series so far, scoring 1,11,10 in three matches. Gambhir was unbeaten on four when rain washed out the series opener in Bangalore and in the other two matches his scores were 6 and 7. (Agencies)