The commentary mentioned, “KL Rahul is progressing in reality smartly however is probably not to be had for Republic of India’s first two suits – in opposition to Pakistan and Nepal – of the #AsiaCup2023: Head Schoolmaster Rahul Dravid”
Rahul, who nonetheless carries a niggle, made the 17-member squad, led through Rohit Sharma, for the six-nation Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Dravid mentioned the niggle is unrelated to the thigh shock that saved him out of motion for months.
“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.
Addressing a press convention utmost year, selector Ajit Agarkar had mentioned, “Rahul, not his original injury but there’s a niggle. We’ll get a report from the physio at some stage but we all expect him (Rahul) to be fit. If not at the start, by the second or third game, but he’s on track.”
The trainer added that Rahul can be staying again on the NCA and a choice on his participation within the event can 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.
Rahul has no longer performed any aggressive cricket since he was once injured right through this age’s Indian Premier League.
Republic of India start their Asia Cup marketing campaign in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele on September 2 ahead of taking over minnows Nepal of their 2nd trip.
(With PTI inputs)
