India's Pathan passed fit for Cup

Pathan has taken 115 one-day wickets in 73 internationals

India seamer Irfan Pathan has been cleared for the World Cup after proving his fitness in a domestic match.

The 22-year-old left-armer overcame a bad first spell to take 2-48 for West Zone against Central Zone in a Deodhar Trophy match in Ahmedabad.

"Irfan's trip to West Indies is on," chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar told reporters after watching him in action.

Meanwhile, out-of-form batsman Virender Sehwag says he will tone down his explosive batting style.

Sehwag, moved from his opening berth into the middle order for India's last series against Sri Lanka, said he was practising hard.

"Hopefully, I will get better before the World Cup and get some confidence and perform consistently," said the 28-year-old.

"I've changed a little bit in my shot selection. It's important you are careful with your shots, especially when you are not getting runs.

Sehwag and Pathan both under-performed on India's last overseas tour, of South Africa, and can no longer be certain of selection in the India starting line-up.

Veterans like Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble have come back into the side, and are producing consistent performances.