KL Rahul ready to play Ranji Trophy on 30th Jan, set to join Karnataka squad
KL Rahul is set to make his return to the Karnataka squad for the Ranji Trophy after recovering from an elbow injury. He missed the recent match against Punjab but is expected to play in the upcoming game against Haryana, which begins on January 30. This return comes as part of a broader initiative by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that mandates Indian players participate in domestic cricket following a disappointing 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which eliminated India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship Finals.
The BCCI's new directive has led several top players, including Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill, to rejoin their state teams after years. This move aims to provide players like Rahul with essential match practice ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for February 19. Additionally, he will participate in three ODI matches against England starting February 6. With this return to domestic cricket, fans are optimistic about Rahul's performance and fitness as he prepares for upcoming international commitments.