Picture of KL Rahul.© X/@BCCI
Veteran KL Rahul batted in the India nets on Sunday, allaying concerns over his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia starting on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This will be a big relief for the Indian team management as they are already struggling with this. The likely absence of injured Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma, who has been blessed with his second child. Rahul had to leave the field for medical treatment after fast bowler Prasidh Krishna hit his elbow while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground on Friday.
But on Sunday, the 32-year-old batted without any major problems and participated in all the drills during the three-hour net session and also batted for a long time.
“I took him for X-ray and everything. Based on the reports I was very confident that he would be fine. So from a medical point of view, he is absolutely fine,” India's physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar said in a video uploaded. Are fine.” By BCCI on social media.
In the same video, Rahul also said that he is ready for the first match against Australia.
“I'm feeling good and I batted today. Getting ready for the first game. I'm glad I could come here early. Will get some time to get used to the conditions. Will give me plenty of time to prepare for the series.” “I am excited and looking forward to it,” said the right-handed batsman.
After injuring his elbow on the first day of match simulation, KL Rahul has recovered and is keen to get going #TeamIndia , #AUSvIND , @klrahul pic.twitter.com/FhVDSNk8tv
– BCCI (@BCCI) 17 November 2024
Rahul may open the innings in Perth as Gill is almost certain to be out of the match due to a thumb fracture.
The Indian team completed a block of training at the WACA ground on Sunday and the visitors will now head to the Optus Stadium for match practice from Tuesday after a scheduled rest day on Monday.
(With PTI inputs)
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