India Tour of England: ENG vs IND Live Updates – Cricketer-turned-expert Aakash Chopra has made a massive claim ahead of India’s one-off Test against England. He feels KL Rahul’s absence from the Edgbaston Test starting from July 1 will hurt India badly. Earlier, the Indian vice-captain was ruled out of the Tour of England due to a groin injury. Rahul’s record in England has been phenomenal and Chopra believes losing him could prove to be costly. Follow India Tour of England Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
India Tour of England: Aakash Chopra makes a massive claim says, KL Rahul’s absence from England Test will hurt India badly
India Tour of England: Why Aakash Chopra feels KL Rahul’s absence could be a body blow for India?
- Rahul scored 315 runs at an average of 39.37 in the four Tests against England in 2021
- Along with Rohit Sharma, he was instrumental in seeing the new ball off
- Chopra feels with Rohit and Virat Kohli struggling, Rahul’s absence will hurt the team even more badly
“He (Rahul) is doubtful at the moment. He played extremely well last time, there is no doubt about that. The Rohit and Rahul pair had worked amazingly well but now I see problems from multiple angles. Firstly, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going slightly undercooked.”
India Tour of England: Aakash Chopra makes a massive claim says, KL Rahul’s absence from England Test will hurt India badly
India Tour of England: Rahul to travel to Germany for groin treatment
The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has told Cricbuzz that KL Rahul is being sent abroad for treatment.
It is worth noting that Rahul had injured his groin just before the start of ongoing India vs South Africa T20 Series. The 30-year-old is in pain and the groin issue is continuous bothering Rahul
“That is correct, the board is working on his fitness and he will be going to Germany soon,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah told Cricbuzz
India Tour of England: Aakash Chopra makes a massive claim says, KL Rahul’s absence from England Test will hurt India badly
Will a replacement be named for KL Rahul? It is unlikely that KL Rahul’s replacement will be made. The selectors, however, will have to announce a vice-captain for the tour.
“It’s a slow process. His recovery has been slow and that’s not a good sign” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport on Wednesday.
India Tour of England: Aakash Chopra makes a massive claim says, KL Rahul’s absence from England Test will hurt India badly
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