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It is highly probable that senior batter KL Rahul will be unable to participate in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka due to his extended recovery period from a hamstring injury. Another star player, Shreyas Iyer, is also facing uncertainty regarding his participation in the World Cup.
Rahul underwent a thigh surgery, and Iyer had a lower back surgery for a stress fracture. The recent BCCI update didn’t mention their return date, as they are gradually increasing their workload in their “Return to Play” process.
“It is unlikely that both Rahul and Shreyas would be match fit for 50-over cricket and that too in humid conditions in Sri Lanka. But BCCI medical team feels that Rahul can at least get fit before the three-match series against Australia before the World Cup,” a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
“In case of Iyer, he has also started skills training but World Cup for him will be touch and go if Indian management thinks of putting a 100 percent fit Iyer back on the park. T20 is an easier vehicle for comeback unlike 50-over cricket. We are keeping fingers crossed,” the source added.
Rahul has begun keeping drills, but it’s challenging with his recovering hamstring. His fitness is vital as he’ll bat at No.5, playing a key role in the middle overs. Indian team wants one of them fit for the World Cup.
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