Published 11:20 IST, November 15th 2024

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India Faces Injury Blow as KL Rahul Sustains Elbow Injury Before IND vs AUS

India is dealt a significant setback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as KL Rahul suffers an elbow injury just before the major anticipated Test against Australia.

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Indian cricket team will aim for glory in upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India and Australia are two of greatest cricketing nations, and India’s recent whitewash against a 3-game Test series against New Zealand ds a lot more anticipation for 5-match Test series, which will start on November 22, 2024, in Perth. 

All eyes will be on Indian cricket team’s senior players, who are demanded to perform well after recent poor showings. star Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul’s future is lying in jeopardy after regular backlash after sub-standard performances. 

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KL Rahul Injury Raises Alarm for Team India Ahe of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

KL Rahul h to leave pitch after getting hit on elbow while batting in a Perth simulation match, giving Team India a worry one week before much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Rahul got injured by a bouncer to his right elbow while participating in intra-squ practice match. Despite obtaining rapid medical care, 32-year-old was unable to continue and was forced to quit injured owing to pain.

Given initial Test of series scheduled to start on 22 November at Optus Stium in Perth, pictures of Rahul hobbling off pitch in agony raise questions. Rahul h been supposed to cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who is probably going to miss game for personal reasons.

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Rahul began innings in practice match with Yashasvi Jaiswal, suggesting that India intended Rahul at top of order in absence of Rohit.

India's preparations for five-match series opener might suffer a major blow if injury turns out to be more severe than first believed. Early accounts, however, indicate Rahul should be fit for Test match and damage may not be significant.

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In event that Rahul's injury causes problems, India could need to think about or choices. This might include rearranging batting order or introducing Abhimanyu Easwaran, maybe vancing Shubman Gill to open and letting Dhruv Jurel play middle order.

Apart from Rahul's injury concern, Team India suffered anor blow on November 14 when Sarfaraz Khan was seen exiting training session early after a knock to his elbow while batting. Fox Cricket's footage saw Sarfaraz going off field after blow. 

11:20 IST, November 15th 2024