Sehwag to lead India if Dravid misses first ODI

MUMBAI: Virender Sehwag is likely to lead Team India in the first ODI against Bangladesh on May 10 in case regular captain Rahul Dravid sits out of the match with a nose injury.

Dravid was hit by an RP Singh bouncer on the penultimate day of the conditioning camp in Kolkata and though he is stated to be improving fast, he did not take part in Sunday's practice sessions.

"In case Rahul misses the match, seniority-wise, Sehwag should lead the side," Venkatapathy Raju, one of the selectors, said.

"However, the decision is to be taken by the team management, comprising cricket manager Ravi Shastri and administrative manager Surendra Bhave. They would surely consult Rahul on this before leaving for Dhaka," he said.

Sehwag, who had a prolonged slump in form, has been named only in the ODI squad against Bangladesh and India did not name any vice captain for the tour for either the ODI or Test team.

Earlier in the day, Shastri, however, exuded confidence that Dravid would be fine for the tour.

"Rahul is fine. He will brush off that injury. He is a tough cookie. His improvement is being monitored," Shastri said.

Team's Administrative Manager Surendra Bhave also informed that Dravid's injury was not serious and he was expected to start playing within 48 hours of the injury.