World Cup 2023: KL Rahul – KL Rahul has successfully undergone surgery on his right thigh. The right-hand batter confirmed the same on Instagram and thanked doctors and physios for a comfortable surgery on May 9. Rahul is ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2023 season and also the WTC final against Australia. It is still uncertain as to how long Rahul will be out of competitive cricket. Now, the LSG batter would be aiming to be fit for the World Cup 2023, set to be held in India on October 5. Follow ODI World Cup 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
After successful surgery, Rahul will now begin lengthy rehab at NCA in Bangalore. The LSG captain pulled up his hamstring against RCB while fielding on May 01, while the right-hand batter was hoping to be fit enough for the WTC final, the BCCI ruled out that possibility and confirmed that Rahul will undergo surgery.
World Cup 2023: Rahul targets World Cup 2023, batter confident of making a stronger comeback
The past one year has been pretty tough for Rahul. Bad luck started for the 32-year-old on June 2022 when he was ruled out due to a groin injury in a five-match ODI series against South Africa. Rahul was set to captain India, as he was earmarked future leader. After successfully recovering from a groin injury, he made a comeback in a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe and went on to play Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022.
However, form deserted him as Rahul consistently failed to post big scores. He was also stripped of vice-captaincy from all three formats of the game. The only solace for Rahul in this period is his good form in ODIs. Playing at number five, the right-hand batter is averaging a solid 45 and is striking runs at 90 strike rate. Rahul has solidified his place in the ODI team and will be aiming to be fully fit for ODI World Cup.
Official information on Rahul’s return to action will soon be out. If all goes well, then the right-hand batter might as well return to action in Asia Cup 2023.
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