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After a hiatus from the cricketing field due to a thigh injury sustained during IPL 2023, wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul is showing promising signs in his rehabilitation, raising hopes for a potential inclusion in the India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the prestigious ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
The skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced the unfortunate injury while fielding against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during the IPL, leading to his early departure from the ground. The subsequent successful surgery left fans and pundits speculating about the timeline for his return to the national team, helmed by Rohit Sharma.
Recent reports from RevSportz have highlighted KL Rahul's remarkable progress in his recovery process. Sources close to the player have revealed that he has regained his prime form in batting, fielding, and keeping skills. This positive update comes as a breath of fresh air for the Men in Blue, who are gearing up for the crucial Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a medical update on KL Rahul, confirming that the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has been actively practicing in the nets and has initiated his strength training regimen at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
Earlier doubts surrounding KL Rahul's return to the pitch have been quashed by the recent developments. Sources from RevSportz revealed that despite initial skepticism, KL Rahul has been actively participating in net sessions, indicating his steady progress towards full fitness. These sources further suggested that he may indeed be available for the upcoming tournaments.
"He's on his way to being properly fit and could be available for the Indian team's upcoming matches. Previously, people had said that he wasn't close to resuming batting in the nets, but he was seen batting on the same day. He is on the way to being fit, and maybe, he will be available now," the sources affirmed, providing encouraging news about the 31-year-old's recovery.
The Asia Cup is scheduled to commence on August 30th, with India's inaugural match against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2nd. Following the Asia Cup, the highly anticipated ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is set to begin on October 8th, with India taking on Australia at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium.
KL Rahul's potential return to these marquee events is eagerly awaited, and it could significantly bolster India's prospects in the tournaments, enhancing their chances of clinching titles on the international stage.