Record symbol of KL Rahul© AFP
Republic of India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been dominated out of the primary two fits of the nearest Asia Cup, which is able to kick-start from Wednesday in Multan. Republic of India head mentor Rahul Dravid on Tuesday introduced that the 31-year-old batter, who used to be named within the squad nearest convalescing from his shock, might not be to be had for the primary two fits in opposition to Pakistan and Nepal. Previous right through the squad announcement, BCCI important selector Ajit Agarkar had informed the media that Rahul used to be affected by a tiny niggle.
“KL has had a good week with us, playing well, progressing really well but he will be unavailable for the first part for the Kandy leg of the trip,” Dravid mentioned on the pre-departure presser.
The mentor added that Rahul might be staying again on the NCA and a choice on his participation within the match might be tackle September 4.
“The NCA will be looking after him for the next few days while we are travelling. We will reassess on the 4th (September) and take it from there. But signs are looking good. He will be unavailable for the first two games,” Dravid added.
Going to X (previously Twitter), BCCI wrote, “KL Rahul is progressing really well but will not be available for India’s first two matches – against Pakistan and Nepal – of the #AsiaCup2023: Head Coach Rahul Dravid.
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KL Rahul is progressing really well but will not be available for India’s first two matches – against Pakistan and Nepal – of the #AsiaCup2023: Head Professor Rahul Dravid#TeamIndia
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 29, 2023
The first match of Asia Cup will be played between co-hosts Pakistan and Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. Team India will be opening their campaign against the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy.
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