A Big Update on the Fitness of KL Rahul Before the Asia Cup 2023
There were many questions raised over the fitness of KL Rahul after his selection in the Asia Cup 2023, as the chief selector of the BCCI, Ajit Agarkar, told the media that he was suffering from a slight niggle. The call-up for the continental tournament was a big deal for the batsman after his prolonged battle with injury, but the update along with the inclusion of Sanju Samson as a backup did not alleviate the fears. However, there was some good news for cricket fans as Rahul did wicket-keeping practice where he was helped by Captain Rohit Sharma at the ongoing practice camp in Alur, Karnataka.
Earlier, he also did some batting practice as he was paired with Suryakumar Yadav at the No. 5 and No. 6 slots, respectively, in a match simulation. India went for fixed pairings in the practice, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill followed by Virat Kohli and the returning Shreyas Iyer at No. 4.
Earlier, former opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth of the Indian cricket team was not happy with the selection of KL Rahul for the Asia Cup 2023.