IND vs AUS: KL Rahul ruled out of last two Tests due to wrist injury
Updated On: 05 January, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Sydney | IANS
KL Rahul was likely to play the third Test starting Thursday, either in place of Mayank Agarwal as opener or instead of Hanuma Vihari in the middle-order
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KL Rahul during a training session. Pic/ AFP
Right-handed batsman KL Rahul has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests of the ongoing four-match series against Australia and will fly home after he sprained his left wrist while batting in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
A statement from the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday said, "KL Rahul sprained his left wrist while batting in the nets at the MCG during Team India`s practice session on Saturday. The wicketkeeper-batsman will not be available for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he will need about three weeks` time to recover completely and regain full strength."
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