KL Rahul has confirmed that he will have surgery on his right thigh and will miss India’s World Test Championship final against Australia, which begins on June 7 at The Oval. Rahul, who was injured while fielding during Monday’s IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, made the announcement on Instagram, writing a lengthy and heartfelt statement.
KL Rahul Injury Update Through Instagram
KL Rahul shared a long Instagram post in which he wrote about his injury in detail. Below is what he said.
“After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it’s been concluded that I’ll be undergoing a surgery on my thigh shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It’s a tough call to make, but I know it’s the right one to ensure a full recovery.”
“As the team captain, it pains me deeply not to be able to be there during this crucial period. But, I’m confident that the boys will rise to the occasion and give their best performance as always. I’ll be cheering for them from the sidelines with all of you, watching every game. @lucknowsupergiants”
“Absolutely gutted that I won’t be at the Oval next month with Team India. I’ll do everything I can to get back in blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority. @indiancricketteam”
“I want to express gratitude to each one of you – my fans, that gave me the strength to get back up, the LSG management and the BCCI for their promptness, and my teammates for their unwavering support during this difficult time.”
“Your encouragement and messages mean a lot to me and motivate me to come back stronger and fitter than ever before. Meanwhile, I promise to keep you all updated on my progress, and hope to be back on the field sooner than soon. The last few days have been really hard, but I’m determined to come out on top. Injuries are never easy, but I’ll give it my all as always. Thank you for all the support and good wishes.”
Will KL Rahul Play Asia Cup 2023?
Asia Cup 2023 is all set to start in September 2023 just one month before the ODI World Cup 2023. It will serve as the perfect practice opportunity for the Indian team before the World Cup 2023. KL Rahul is expected to make a comeback by then and feature in Asia Cup for India.