KL Rahul is present process rehab on the NCA (AFP Image)
Shastri feels asking Rahul to get into the XI and hold wickets will probably be an excessive amount of as he will probably be coming after a very long time as a consequence of an damage.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels it will likely be unfair on KL Rahul to get a spot direct into the Playing XI of Asia Cup as he will probably be coming back from an extended lay-off after an damage. India want Rahul each as a wicketkeeper and a batter in the course of the Asia Cup however there’s nonetheless uncertainty over his availability for the continental match.
Rahul sustained an damage throughout IPL 2023 and was dominated out of the match as he underwent thigh surgical procedure. He is presently present process rehab on the National Cricket Academy and is anticipated to make his comeback with Asia Cup however the BCCI has but not confirmed it because the squad for the continental match will probably be introduced within the coming days.
Shastri feels asking Rahul to get into the XI and hold wickets will probably be an excessive amount of as he will probably be coming after a very long time as a consequence of an damage.
“See when you’re talking of a player (KL Rahul) who’s not played and is recovering from injury. To think of him in the XI of the Asia Cup, you’re asking a little too much of the player himself. And then you’re talking keeping. When a guy comes from an injury, the range of movement and things of that sort, so that’s a no no,” Shastri told Star Sports.
Rahul has started batting in the nets at the NCA as the BCCI provided an update on him last month
“Mr KL Rahul and Mr Shreyas Iyer: They have resumed batting in the nets and are currently undergoing strength and fitness drills. The BCCI Medical Team is satisfied with their progress and will increase their intensity in terms of both skills and strength and conditioning in the coming days,” the board mentioned within the assertion.
As reported by the PTI, the national selection committee under Ajit Agarkar will only select Rahul and Iyer if they happen to sustain the rigours of 50-over cricket, and for that, they had to undergo match simulation.
As far as Rahul is concerned, Agarkar & Co would also like to check if he is fit to keep wickets for 50 overs and Iyer also needs to be on the field for the entire duration in order to prove their respective match fitness.
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