India’s top batter On May 1, KL Rahul unfortunately sustained an injury while playing in the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The 30-year-old injured his right leg while rushing to preserve a boundary, which might keep him out of action for a long period of time.
There is a very little probability that the stumper-batter will play in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval starting on June 7, despite the fact that neither LSG management nor the BCCI have officially approved it. The results of his scans will nonetheless provide a clearer picture of his ailment, and the BCCI will then make a decision.
According to reports, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants is currently in Mumbai for scans. After them, BCCI officials and NCA physicians will decide on his future.
According to rumors, the cricket player from Mangalore may have a hip or hamstring problem. KL Rahul underwent hernia surgery in Germany ten months prior; therefore, all relevant circumstances will be taken into account when he returns. Ishan Kishan, though, would probably take his position in the Indian team if he were to be disqualified from the WTC final.
The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter competed for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but has been removed from the team as it prepares to compete for the 2022–2023 World Test Championship. Now that there aren’t many options left, Kishan is the favorite to go to England and serve as KS Bharat’s backup in the event that Rahul doesn’t recover in time.
However, the Indian management is also concerned about Jaydev Unadkat’s injury. The left-handed pacer, who suffered a shoulder injury during practice, has already been disqualified from the 16th season of the lucrative competition. Unadkat’s ability to recover in time and go with the team to the WTC final is therefore doubtful.
It has been revealed that the Indian squad members who will not advance to the IPL playoffs will depart for London as soon as the IPL league stage concludes on May 21.