KL Rahul, the opener for Team India, is expected to be sidelined for the forthcoming Twenty20 International series against the West Indies. It was anticipated that he would be able to participate with the squad in the series’ shortest format, and he had also made a full recovery from his injuries. However, before his trip to the Caribbean country, he presented a positive test result for COVID-19. Even though he was meant to rejoin the squad shortly after completing his recovery, it is said that the medical staff at the BCCI has urged the Karnataka batsman to have more rest.
KL Rahul will not feature in the T20I series against West Indies
As a result of Rahul having surgery for a sports hernia in June, he was forced to skip India’s important tour of England, during which the Indian cricket team competed in a test match, three one-day internationals, and as many Twenty20 Internationals. The past few weeks have been difficult for Rahul. Before receiving positive test results for the virus, he was recuperating in Bengaluru.
According to sources in ESPNCricinfo, KL Rahul was meant to join team India for the USA leg of the T20Is, where two matches are slated to be played. However, this would rely on the findings of his cardiovascular tests, which are now being conducted. But due to this new development, he will be unable to participate in any of the games, and instead, he will be concentrating on the next trip to Zimbabwe, where India will compete in three one-day internationals against the host side. After that, India will take part in the Asia Cup beginning on August 27.
Will Rishabh Pant be available to play?
It would be intriguing to watch whether Rishabh Pant will get an opportunity to begin the innings alongside Rohit Sharma given that KL Rahul will not be participating in the Twenty20 International series against the West Indies. Ishan Kishan is also a member of the team and will serve as the second wicketkeeper. He is also in the running to play at the opening position, but this will rely on the opinion of the team management.
The Twenty20 International series that India will play against the West Indies will include the strongest possible team, except for Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, who have been given the series off. It is anticipated that both players will show up for the Asia Cup. On the other hand, the Blue Men will round up the one-day international series with their third and final match on July 27.
Twitter Reacts:
rishabh pant in wc as opener too, i beg
Advertisement— rxnkshitij748 (@rxnkshitij) July 27, 2022
I think PANT should open and if he is not scoring then bring him as 1 down,then 2,3,4,7,8,9..try in all positions as he is the only wicket keeper in India😀
— Biju Mathew (@Judaz22) July 27, 2022
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Hopefully it's Rishabh Pant that opens. India needs a new attacking mindset at the top order and Rishabh just like Jos Buttler can provide that to Team India at the #T20WorldCup 😃👍
Advertisement— Fantasy Cricket Tips To Win (@FantasyTipToWin) July 27, 2022
Ishan kishan will be the water boy for sure 😍😍
— ♕︎- Kᵘⁿᵃˡ ☆ (@R_OU_K) July 27, 2022
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Samson ka number lo BCCI waalon aur replace kardo pic.twitter.com/YVkCssVdwP
Advertisement— pollypolly (@pollykhalu) July 27, 2022
Pant should play in d middle order if he'll be starting there in d WC 11…
— `ryan (@ryandesa_7) July 27, 2022
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KL should take retirement and needs to focus on Shetty ki ladki 😭 Biggest minnow basher specially in white ball cricket 😏
Advertisement— PRANKUR™ 🦁 (@vickjnnn) July 27, 2022
IPL se pehle miraculously fit hojayega
— Raju Sharma (@RajuSha71528464) July 27, 2022
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WC tak aisa hee rahe to sahi hai
Advertisement— Sunny Kaushik (@sunnykaushik24) July 27, 2022
Major loss imo, KL directly playing Asia Cup and T20WC may be difficult for him to get back to rhythm
Just like Kohli's rest
Advertisement— MK (@NotMK45) July 27, 2022
Really hope they are not planning on opening with KL Rahul in the t20 WC ?
That would be a TRAVESTY !
Advertisement— KrishnaFromAtlanta (@Krishna59638949) July 27, 2022
Can't Dhawan be announced as a replacement for KL Rahul? Just curious!
— Aniruddha Nath (@LFCAniruddha) July 27, 2022
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