Team India finished their long five-match Test series against England. They won the series by a 4-1 margin. But after being injured in the first Test match, KL Rahul missed the rest of the matches. Ahead of the IPL, he has started rehab at NCA. As per the sources, KL Rahul is expected to be fit for the IPL 2024.
Rahul’s Injury in the Test Series:
Following the conclusion of the South Africa tour and the T20 series against Afghanistan, Team India entered a challenging five-match Test series against England. Unfortunately, India faced a setback in the first Test, succumbing to a 28-run defeat. Post the match, KL Rahul expressed concerns about a quadriceps injury. Despite returning to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation, Rahul couldn’t recover in time for the remaining Test matches, leading to his absence from the last four games. His spot in the squad was filled by Devdutt Padikkal.
Rahul’s injury concerns extend to his participation in IPL 2024, raising questions about his fitness. The cricketer had already missed a significant portion of IPL 2023 due to an injury that required surgical intervention. However, he made a successful comeback during the Asia Cup. As the IPL approaches, fans and teams await updates on Rahul’s recovery and potential inclusion in the Lucknow Super Giants‘ lineup, hoping for the dynamic player’s swift return to cricketing action.
The uncertainty surrounding Rahul’s fitness adds an element of suspense to his role in the upcoming IPL, leaving fans eager for updates and hoping for the batsman’s complete recovery before the tournament kicks off.
Rahul’s Possibility to Comeback in IPL 2024:
The upcoming IPL 2024 is poised to kick off soon, with an inaugural clash between CSK and RCB. Preceding this exciting opener, reports indicate that KL Rahul is on track for recovery, poised to resume his leadership role for Lucknow Super Giants. The anticipation is high as fans eagerly await the return of the dynamic player, expecting him to lead the team with the same vigor as before.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah gave an update about Rahul. He said, “KL Rahul needed an injection, he has started rehab and is at the NCA.” Lucknow Super Giants will start their IPL 2024 journey with the match against Rajasthan Royals. Fans are excited to see another thrilling season with the franchise.
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