Sachin’s fever is a worry for India

As per fresh reports from the world of cricket, India is fighting hard to save the first test match against England at Lords here.

Now, there is news that master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is down with fever and may bat only after the fall of India's fifth wicket in the second innings if he doesn't take field on Sunday.

The little master remained absent on the field for the short period England batted in their second innings on Saturday after India were bowled out for 286.

However, the batsman did well to carry on until lunch break and kept the hopes of his 100th international century alive with some exhilarating strokeplay to start the second session on day three.

Though, he then got out, caught at second slip off Stuart Broad for 34, he had spent nearly an hour and a half in the middle with fever. And soon after returning to the dressing room, the little master left the ground for team hotel.

But with his team fighting to save the match, Tendulkar needs to be at his best in India's second innings, or else England could run away with a 0-1 lead in the four-match series.

However, as per rules, Tendulkar would be required to field during England's second innings on Sunday to bat at No. 4. Failure to do so will not allow him to take guard before the fall of fifth Indian wicket in their second innings.

India conceded a big first innings lead of 188 runs after the famed batting lineup, except Dravid, failed to deliver.