India batter KL Rahul is eyeing a comeback to the Indian Cricket team and playing in the Asia Cup 2023. The batter is set to get back with training at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. In a major breakthrough for the Indian team and all the fans, Rahul posted a picture on his social media handle where he was spotted to be at his hometown, i.e. Bangalore.
KL Rahul is likely planning to storm back into action at the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup 2023 which is scheduled to take place in September. Rahul will remain unavailable for the West Indies series and will not fly alongside the mainstream squad.
KL Rahul sustained a thigh injury on May 1 in an Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Soon after his injury, he flew to London in order to perform surgery on his right thigh. He was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL and the World Test Championship Final 2023 against Australia.
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In a major sign of relief, Rahul has finally returned to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where he will now undergo a complete rehabilitation program. Rahul has been India’s vital asset and his presence will certainly matter at the World Cup.
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Though Rahul has been sidelined in the T20I and Test format, he has been bankable in the ODI format. He can bat at the front as well as in the middle-order. He has a commendable average at the No. 4 and No. 5 positions that will make him the favourite in the squad.
Meanwhile, India will play 3 ODI’s against West Indies and then the Asia Cup 2023. The West Indies tour will begin with the first Test on July 12, followed by another Test (July 20-24) which will be part of the World Test Championship Cycle (2023-25). They will also play in the white-ball series which will begin on July 27. Before the World Cup, India will also play 3 ODI’s against Australia. It will be interesting to see when Rahul makes a comeback. India will likely kickstart their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8.
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