Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul Most likely no one else will participate
Indian Premier League (IPL) After suffering a serious thigh injury during the team’s last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
PTI can also confirm that veteran fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat has been ruled out of the tournament with a serious shoulder condition.
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It is understood that the BCCI’s sports science and medical team will find it difficult to prepare senior batsman-keeper Rahul for the World Test Championship final to be held in London from June 7-11.
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Rahul was hit in his right thigh while running towards the boundary on Faf du Plessis’ cover drive off Marcus Stoinis.
“KL is currently with the team in Lucknow but he is leaving the camp on Thursday after watching the game against CSK on Wednesday. His scans will be done at the BCCI designated medical facility in Mumbai. His case as well as that of Jaydev The matter will also be handled by the BCCI,” a senior BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The source also confirmed that no scans have been done so far.
“When someone gets this type of injury, there is a fair amount of pain and swelling in and around that area. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for the swelling to settle down and only then can you do the scan.”
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IPL 2023: KL Rahul’s injury a big concern, LSG ready for CSK challenge
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With skipper KL Rahul and pacer Jaydev Unadkat injured, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be wary of Chennai Super Kings’ ability to bounce back in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Lucknow on Wednesday.
LSG will also be facing the heat after they failed to chase down a total of 126 in their den as they were bowled out for just 108 in 19.5 overs by Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.
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Rahul had suffered a right thigh injury during the match against RCB on Monday while Unadkat had tripped badly while bowling in the nets, causing him to fall badly on Sunday.
The extent of both the injuries is yet to be known but Rahul came out to bat at number 11 in LSG’s unsuccessful run chase, going three balls without scoring. His inclusion in the LSG squad for Wednesday’s match is doubtful.
LSG’s performance has turned wildly this season. While on the one hand, he has given impressive performances that have become the envy of other sides, he also has a hidden self-destruct button somewhere that goes off on its own.
Their match against the Punjab Kings on April 28 was a reminder of what a team can collectively achieve, while their game against RCB on Monday was an example of how bad a team can be chasing a paltry 126. Can lose either way.
LSG’s weakness to succumb to pressure, especially with their skipper Rahul missing Wednesday due to a hip flexor muscle strain, could give MS Dhoni-led CSK enough confidence to go on the offensive.
Although CSK are facing back-to-back defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, their ability to bounce back can never be underestimated.
Dhoni’s tactical acumen has played a key role in most of his victories this season, the former India captain can take advantage of the situation, especially if Rahul doesn’t play on Wednesday.
CSK will once again rely heavily on their New Zealand opener Devon Conway, who has scored 414 runs in nine matches at an average of 59.14 and a strike rate of 144.25.
It was unfortunate that CSK lost to Punjab at Chepauk despite Conway scoring an unbeaten 92 to take his team to 200 for four, but the last ball saw the total change.
He further added, “As he is an important member of the Test team, it would only be prudent not to take part in the IPL further.”
“Once the degree of injury is ascertained from the scans, the BCCI medical team will decide the course of action,” the source said.
In Unadkat’s case too, it is understood that things are not looking very good at the moment.
“Yes, it is good that Jaydev does not have dislocation but shoulder is not in good condition and as far as this season is concerned, he cannot play IPL now. Also we cannot say whether he will play or not. No.” Get fit in time for the WTC final,” he concluded.
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