KL Rahul, the star player for Team India, only participated in one Test match in the five-match Test series against England. After the first Test, he was not able to compete in the following three Tests because of a quadriceps problem. Rahul was rested in Visakhapatnam, but even with a lengthy layoff before the Rajkot match, he was only 90% healthy. Therefore, the Indian Cricket Board decided not to take a chance on having him in the team.
He failed to be fit for the Ranchi Test and hasn’t yet reached maximum fitness. Rahul has gone to London to get specialist advice on his injury as per reports. But it is still uncertain if he will play in Dharamsala, according to a recent report on Cricbuzz.
Rahul had surgery in London to treat his right quadriceps, but the discomfort persists. After making his comeback in the Asia Cup, he went on to compete in South Africa and the ODI World Cup. However, the pain has returned, and because the cricket player is crucial to the squad, the management don’t want to gamble any chances with him.
The team management may not want to select an un-fit Rahul given that India leads the series. Additionally, it has been suggested that the Indian Cricket Board may choose to limit player workloads in Dharamsala. Various reports have emerged that the team management might be interested in resting one batter and one bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah to return for pacer-friendly wicket in Dharamsala
Fans of Jasprit Bumrah should be happy as it looks like he will play in the Dharamshala Test again. For the very first time in this series, the Pacers can receive support from this ground. Therefore, it is very likely that both teams’ lineups may see three quicks.
Given that they are keen on concluding the series on a 3-2 scoreline instead of a 4-1 one, England would be unlikely to make significant changes to their starting eleven. Given the fast-paced nature of the Dharamsala ground, James Anderson, Mark Wood, and Ollie Robinson, three pacers, may also be included in the England XI.
Fans react as reports of star India player emerge ahead of final Test against England in Dharamsala next month: –
Jasprit Bumrah set to return for the 5th Test against England.
– KL Rahul doubtful. (Cricbuzz). pic.twitter.com/DyYhDoMoAt
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 28, 2024
They should give Akash Deep another match now the series is already won.
— Cric Basheer (@basheer_699) February 28, 2024
So we're winning the series with 4-1. ?
— Aarushi Joshi (@Aarushijoshii) February 28, 2024
Welcome back Bumrah ! He is the need of hour for India if they want to win this test! The way he bowled brilliantly in the 3rd Test he is in decent form so it might be helpful for India!
But who is going to be benched if he comes back ; Akash Deep really did well in the previous…— Saleem?? (@Saleem_54Fan) February 28, 2024
They should give Akash Deep another match now the series is already won.
— PM Deshma ?? (@PmDeshma) February 28, 2024
Great news for India with Bumrah's return, but the uncertainty around KL Rahul is concerning…
— Subhash Choudhary (@subhash92) February 28, 2024
KL availablity is also necessary for India ! With Patidar failing badly in every match he must replace him which boosts up the batting line of the India !
KL availablity means no chance of England to be back in the 5th test!
With his low confidence their Bazball is already…— Saleem?? (@Saleem_54Fan) February 28, 2024
It will be a good return
— Just My Thoughts (@NoContextLifeX) February 28, 2024
Good News For Bumrah Fans
— Fahim Mughal 19 (@_fahim19) February 28, 2024
Patidar ko mauka nahi milna chahiye ab
— CA Kakul Misra (@KakulMisra) February 28, 2024
Mr. boom bastic bumrah sharam aaye to bumrah jesi aaye wrna na aaye
— shreyaaji?? (@meinhekyu) February 28, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah set to return for the 5th Test against England
— PM Deshma ?? (@PmDeshma) February 28, 2024
Boom Boom needs to be back ? but what happened to Kl Rahul?
— CricNation.TV (@CricNation_TV) February 28, 2024
