Through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match in opposition to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday, KL Rahul, the captain of Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), sustained a hamstring damage whereas trying to forestall the ball from crossing the boundary line.
Rahul abruptly stopped and seemed to be uncomfortable earlier than leaving the sphere. Following the damage, the Karnataka batter didn’t take the sphere and couldn’t open the innings for the hosts. Nonetheless, Rahul confirmed utmost bravery, and regardless of being in extreme ache, he finally got here to bat after the ninth wicket fell for Lucknow.
It’s nonetheless unclear concerning the standing of Rahul’s damage, however in line with studies, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) will assume accountability for his case from the franchise. In keeping with Cricbuzz, Rahul’s participation within the the rest of IPL 2023 will rely upon the BCCI and the Nationwide Cricket Academy’s determination.
Scans are presently being carried out as Rahul has skilled ache and swelling, and the star cricketer can miss just a few matches for the Lucknow staff. He stays with the squad in Lucknow however is not going to play in Wednesday’s (May 3) game against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Within the absence of Rahul, the Lucknow franchise has determined to call all-rounder Krunal Pandya because the skipper to guide the facet.
The potential motive as to why BCCI has determined to watch Rahul’s state of affairs is the upcoming World Check Championship (WTC) ultimate, which is scheduled to happen in only a month. Notably, Rahul is the second wicket-keeper within the India squad for the summit clash against Australia.
Talking about LSG, they’ve two choices to switch Rahul: usher in Manan Vohra or get Quinton de Kock within the ultimate XI. In the event that they go together with De Kock, then LSG should convey an Indian pacer rather than Naveen ul Haq.
