KL Rahul injury update: LSG captain’s participation in clash vs RCB not confirmed

KL Rahul‘s participation in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants clash on Tuesday appears not confirmed because the franchise is ready to take a name on his participation late. Rahul lately performed as an affect substitute in LSG’s clash towards Punjab Kings and stand-in captain Nicholas Pooran mentioned that the workforce is seeking to give him a break as he’s getting back from an injury layoff. 

Meanwhile, Rahul skilled on the eve of the sport however did not preserve wickets, ESPNCricinfo reported. He took a number of timed dash and mobility drills and in addition batted. He practised the sweep shot however had some points in his left hamstring. He took a batting session for quarter-hour whereas dealing with the online bowlers and throwdown specialists earlier than ending his coaching with some extra mobility drills. 

Pooran acknowledged on Rahul’s participation that “We’ll see how he goes at training”. Pooran additionally highlighted on Rahul’s absence from the sector. “It’s always tough when you have to change combinations. Obviously, it’s different with KL on the field. However, our senior players came together and assisted me in making decisions as well. It’s something that happens. Sometimes when your captain isn’t available, all the senior players stand up, and try and make up for his absence,” Pooran mentioned on the LSG skipper. 

Rahul did play the primary recreation of the season in full capability as a wicket-keeper batter regardless of media reviews claiming that he had been suggested not to take the gloves in the preliminary a part of the match. While there have been ideas, Rahul did not quit the opening spot and got here to open in each matches. He made 58 in 44 balls vs Rajasthan Royals and 15 in 9 balls vs Punjab Kings.

LSG head coach Justin Langer lately addressed the talk of Rahul’s strike price in T20s. “I am not going lose one second’s sleep over KL Rahul. He is a beautiful player, he’s an outstanding player. There’s a reason he’s had so much success for India and I’m blessed to have him in our team, not only as an opening batsman or a batsman and wicketkeeper but also as the captain. He is so calm. He’s a wonderful person,” Langer mentioned final week.