KL Rahul To Miss 1st Australia Take a look at? India Physio Says “From Medical Level Of View…”

Seasoned KL Rahul on Sunday batted at India nets, allaying considerations surrounding his health forward of the primary Take a look at in opposition to Australia beginning in Perth on the Optus Stadium from November 22. Will probably be a giant reduction for the Indian crew administration as they’re already grappling with the doable absence of injured Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been blessed along with his second child. Rahul had left the sector for medical consideration on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna whereas batting in an intra-squad follow match on the WACA floor.

However on Sunday, the 32-year-old batted with none main discomfort and took part in all of the drills throughout the three-hour internet session and batted for a substantial time as nicely.

“I took him for the x-ray and every little thing. Based mostly upon the reporting I used to be much more assured that he needs to be high-quality. So from medical perspective, he’s completely high-quality,” mentioned India physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar in a video uploaded by the BCCI on social media.

In the identical video, Rahul too mentioned that he’s prepared for the primary match vs Australia.

“I’m feeling good and I batted at present. Preparing for the primary sport. I used to be glad that I might come right here early. Get a while to get used to the circumstances. I’ve obtained lots of time getting ready for the collection and I’m excited and looking out ahead to it,” the right-handed batter mentioned.

After being hit on his elbow on Day 1 of the match simulation, KL Rahul has recovered and is raring to go #TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @klrahul pic.twitter.com/FhVDSNk8tv

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 17, 2024

Rahul might open the innings at Perth as Gill is sort of sure to overlook the match due to a fractured thumb.

The Indian crew completed the block of coaching on the WACA floor on Sunday and the guests will now transfer to the Optus Stadium for match drills from Tuesday, after a scheduled relaxation day on Monday.

(With PTI Inputs)