KL Rahul walked off the field after copping a body blow during India’s intra-squad match simulation ahead of the 2024-2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here’s all you need to know about the latest updates on the batter’s injury.
Rahul, tipped to open the innings in the Perth Test in case Rohit Sharma is unavailable, suffered an injury scare during the visitors’ intrasquad match. He copped a blow to his right elbow from a rising ball from Prasidh Krishna. After being attended by medical staff, he tried to bat but soon had to leave the field for 29. He didn't return to bat further.
Indian team physios: KL Rahul is absolutely fine
On Sunday (November 17), the BCCI posted a video update on social media on Rahul's fitness.
BCCI physio Kamlesh Jain said, "The key for us is to make sure there is no fracture or bony lesions in there. 48 hours since the impact and he's responded well to treatments. He should be ready to go."
Yogesh Parmar, another Team India physio added: "I took him for the X-ray and scan and based upon the reporting, I was confident that he should be fine. It was just a matter of controlling the pain and giving him some confidence. So, from a medical point of view, he is absolutely fine."
