Team India’s star batter KL Rahul is all set to make his comeback in the Asia Cup tournament 2023. But his match fitness is to be decided by a few practice matches, which are scheduled to be played in Bangalore.
India’s standout batsman, KL Rahul, has been recovering from an injury he faced during the 2023 IPL season. He’s been getting better at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, and fans are eager for his return to cricket.
Currently, the situation isn’t completely certain. Even though there’s been no official confirmation from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the national selection committee, there’s talk about his progress.
Pictures and videos on social media suggest that Rahul has been working hard on his fitness and skills. People who have interacted with him during coaching sessions at the NCA have said that he’s looking fitter.
Rahul’s comeback to international cricket might depend on the practice matches he’s set to play in Bangalore. This decision is important because he might need to take up wicket keeping duties in the absence of Rishab Pant. Rahul’s ability to both bat and keep wickets is valuable for Team India.
Sources reported that Rahul has been handling around 85 percent of the workload needed for his full recovery. This percentage matters because players typically get to play practice matches only when they’ve reached 85 percent recovery. However, the ultimate challenge is to prove this progress in an actual match without any setbacks.
The selectors are aware of India’s recent performances in white-ball cricket and see Rahul’s experience as an advantage. With almost ten years of international cricket experience, he’s being considered for the upcoming Asia Cup and the following World Cup.
