Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to make his harm return after getting an all-clear from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) however has been reportedly suggested not to don wicketkeeping gloves in the initial video games on the Indian Premier League 2024.
The star batter suffered a pressure in his quadriceps throughout the first Test match in opposition to England forcing him to the subsequent 4 video games. He just lately joined the LSG’s pre-season coaching camp and is ready to characteristic in your complete IPL 2024 season.
According to a report from PTI, Rahul has been suggested not to keep in the initial stage of the event and play as a pure batter. A choice is unlikely to hurt LSG’s preparations as they boast high quality wicketkeeping choices in Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock.Â
“The NCA has given Rahul clearance and he will join his mates in Lucknow on Thursday (March 20) before they travel to Jaipur for the opening game against Rajasthan Royals on March 24,” the BCCI supply was quoted saying by PTI. “It is understood that he has been told to avoid squatting initially and he can don the big gloves in coming days. For the first few games, he will only play as a pure batter.”
The similar report additionally provides that Rahul will not be thought-about to play in the highest order regardless of having a powerful document in the previous IPL editions. But with the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in sight, the batter is predicted to stake his declare in the nationwide group by enjoying in the lower-middle order in the IPL 2024.
“Rahul will not be considered for a top-three slot in the Indian T20 team considering his previous performances. He can be that keeper-batter at Nos 5 or 6 if he has a decent IPL. But if he plays purely as a batter, you have a far better option in Rinku Singh, apart from Rishabh Pant, who might just stake a claim with some power-packed performances,” the BCCI supply added.
