Star India wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul is set to make a comeback in the Indian team after recovering from injuries. Ahead of the prestigious ODI World Cup, everyone expects him to get some runs during the ongoing Asia Cup. Ahead of that, Rahul spoke to the official broadcasters about his fitness and preparations for the upcoming games.
Rahul said that he is doing well and is in good shape to play again for the Indian team. Rahul also revealed that he was ahead of the scheduled recovery time. “Unfortunately, in the process of doing that [recovery], I developed a small niggle just before I could come back into the team, which was a big downer. I was actually ahead of schedule, and I felt like I could come back much before the Asia Cup and give myself a lot of time and prepare myself really well,” Rahul said.
Further speaking about his niggle, he said that unfortunately, it delayed his comeback. “But unfortunately, one more niggle set me back a couple of weeks. So yeah, I went through a bit of ups and downs within the recovery period as well. So that’s part of it. I was ready mentally, so I think that really helped,” the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter added.
“I am happy to make a comeback”, says KL Rahul
Further, Rahul expressed his gratitude for making a comeback to the team. He said, “I’m happy to come back into the team and get back into the rhythm of being in the middle, playing 100 overs, keeping for 50 overs. I’m fighting for as long as I need to, just getting back that adrenaline of being back on the cricket field.”
It’s worth noting that India will need to make a tough call between wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Kishan has scored a half-century in his last four ODI innings, while Rahul has been named number five in his spot with a number of high-voltage performances. It will be a good headache for the Indian team ahead of the prestigious ODI World Cup.
Here is how fans reacted to KL Rahul’s statement:
Please don't rest Ishan today, he earned it. pic.twitter.com/OO6bYC8fsh
— The CrickFun (@TheCrickFun) September 10, 2023
Wicket keeping nhi hoga isse shi se Bhai
— I'm_Jawed (@ImJawed2) September 10, 2023
Bhai tu aa gya to ab khatra harne ka India par ?
— Arnav Shukla. (@Akshay_Brigade) September 10, 2023
India ain't ready for his madness, 3 overs 0 runs ?
— ORI_FCB ?? (@Orient1300) September 10, 2023
Nice to hear we need him in middle order
— Anshu Chauhan (@chauhandwarrior) September 10, 2023
Good to go chief..
Best of luck ?— Mohammad Nawaj (@NawazJ78) September 10, 2023
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On of the worst fellow in the history of team Indian squad
— dot?xe (@dotexe786) September 10, 2023
Yaar, Ishan Kishan ko nikalke inki jagah banayenge kya ye log??? ?
— Zalak Kansara ?? ?? (@amdavadiZalak) September 10, 2023
See you soon pic.twitter.com/1qEe5exVrL
— JahanZaib (@JahanZaibb_) September 10, 2023
Ye agar form m aa gya to World Cup m India ko bht benefit ho jayega ????
— Saumya Tripathi (@SanskariSaumyat) September 10, 2023
