Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper is all set to make a comeback to IPL 2024. Ahead of the tournament, the star cricketer offered prayers at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple. The Karnataka batter was recently cleared to participate in the IPL after he was out of action owing to injury.
KL Rahul offers prayers in Ujjain ahead of IPL 2024
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Initially, Rahul, who has been out of action since the first IND vs ENG Test in January, was expected to reach Lucknow by March 20, but will not attend the pre-IPL Captains Conclave in Chennai on March 21. Meanwhile, LSG will only play their first match on March 24, against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
Not just that, Rahul will also be keeping wickets for the team right from the first match, to prove his fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup. “He will be keeping wickets from the first game itself to stake his claim in the India team for the Twenty20 World Cup,” a source added.