Ishant doubtful

India paceman Ishant Sharma's fitness will be assessed immediately prior to Tuesday's second match of the Commonwealth Bank Series final against Australia.

Ishant failed to complete his 10-over quota during India's six-wicket victory in the opening game of the best-of-three final in Sydney on Sunday.

The 19-year-old had to leave the field after eight overs due to a finger injury and is a major doubt for game two at the Gabba.

Ishant would be a useful weapon for India on a Brisbane pitch that historically favours seam movement and bounce, and team manager Bimal Soni revealed the player will be given until the last possible minute to prove his fitness.

Soni told The Hindu newspaper: "He has a fluid collection on the middle finger of his bowling hand.

"X-rays have not revealed anything serious but there is a swelling. His condition will be assessed on the morning of the match."