KL Rahul out of WTC: The Indian Cricket Team has suffered another major setback. After Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul has also been ruled out of the World Test Championship. In fact, during the 16th season of the Indian Premier League, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rahul suffered a hamstring injury while fielding in the match against RCB. He hasn’t played an IPS match since then and is in Mumbai waiting for an MRI scan. At the same time, after Rahul’s injury, the BCCI and the selectors are preparing his backup.

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BCCI: But if he misses out then Mayank is there. Although it is too early to call now

A senior BCCI official has told that “Rahul still has swelling and is not feeling well. But it will be known only after the scan report comes. He has been given anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce the swelling. Once the swelling has gone down, she will have scans. We are still hopeful of him playing in the WTC as we still have a month to go. But if he misses, then Mayank is there. Although it is too early to call now.

KL Rahul out of WTC: Out of the entire season of IPL 2023

Let us tell you that KL Rahul pulled his hamstring and was in visible pain during Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since then he was seen with the team without a scan. However, due to Rahul’s swelling, MRI has not been possible yet. Rahul will travel to Mumbai to consult a specialist under the supervision of the BCCI and the National Cricket Academy and has also been ruled out of the entire IPL 2023 season.

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BCCI is also eyeing Ishan Kishan

Significantly, after the injury of KL Rahul, the BCCI has already started making preparations for his backup. BCCI can include Mayank Agarwal in the team as his replacement. However, apart from this, the BCCI is also eyeing Ishan Kishan.

Team India for WTC Finals 2023

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.