The Karnataka batsman has been in outstanding form, accumulating 556 runs in just four Ranji Trophy matches, featuring three centuries.
the Indian team encounters another setback with the news that star batsman KL Rahul will be absent from the forthcoming Rajkot Test due to a persistent quad injury. Despite being named in the squad, Rahul’s fitness woes persist, leading to the inclusion of Devdutt Padikkal as his replacement.
With the IND vs ENG Test series currently level at 1-1, the absence of KL Rahul compounds the challenges for India, particularly in the absence of key players such as Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Although Ravindra Jadeja has successfully recovered from his injury, Rahul’s extended recovery period poses a significant hurdle for the team.
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Rahul’s quad injury, sustained in Hyderabad and causing him to miss the Vizag Test, has proven to be slower to heal than initially expected. Despite the gap between the second and third Tests, it has been deemed necessary to rest Rahul for the crucial Rajkot Test.
The non-availability of KL Rahul, along with other key players, leaves the Indian Cricket Team grappling with a selection predicament. Rajat Patidar, who made his debut in the previous match, is likely to retain his spot. However, the pivotal question revolves around identifying the player who will fill KL Rahul’s role in the batting lineup.
While Cheteshwar Pujara has showcased good form in the Ranji Trophy, reports suggest that the BCCI Selection Committee is leaning towards providing an opportunity to Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal. With indications that KL Rahul may need another week for complete fitness, Padikkal emerges as a potential and promising choice.
The Karnataka batsman has been in outstanding form, accumulating 556 runs in just four Ranji Trophy matches, featuring three centuries. Padikkal’s recent success extends to unofficial Tests against England Lions, where he continued his impressive form by registering yet another century.
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