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MULTAN: Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has no serious injury but final decision about his availability for the first Test would be taken on Saturday evening, said Indian team manager Ratnakar Shetty on Friday.

"It's good news that Ganguly has come clean as per doctor's report. He has no serious injury but needs two more sessions with the physiotherapist after which it could be finally decided whether he is completely fit for the first Test or not", Indian team manager announced in a press briefing at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Celebrated leg spinner Anil Kumble, who recently joined the team for Test series after recovering from a shoulder injury and Media Manager Amrit Mathur were also present.

Sourav Ganguly suffered some problem in his lower back after diving to stop a drive by Inzamam-ul-Haq during the final one day match at Lahore.

The Indian skipper reached Multan Friday morning, a day after the arrival of his team, and would take two sessions with the physiotherapist, one on Friday evening and second on Saturday morning before he is declared fully fit for the First Test.

Earlier, Pakistan team manager Haroon Rasheed praised Ganguly as a player, saying he is helpful for his team in batting as well as bowling. Rasheed said India will miss a key player in the first Test if it's skipper's fitness problem persists.

Both teams will play the inaugural match of the three-Test series from Sunday, March 28, at Multan Cricket Stadium.