The assertion stated, “KL Rahul is progressing very well however won’t be accessible for India’s first two matches – in opposition to Pakistan and Nepal – of the #AsiaCup2023: Head Coach Rahul Dravid”
Rahul, who nonetheless carries a niggle, made the 17-member squad, led by Rohit Sharma, for the six-nation Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Dravid stated the niggle is unrelated to the thigh harm that saved him out of motion for months.
“KL has had week with us, enjoying effectively, progressing very well however he can be unavailable for the primary half for the Kandy leg of the journey,” Dravid stated on the pre-departure presser.
Addressing a press convention final week, chief selector Ajit Agarkar had stated, “Rahul, not his unique harm however there is a niggle. We’ll get a report from the physio at some stage however all of us count on him (Rahul) to be match. If not at the beginning, by the second or third recreation, however he is on observe.”
The coach added that Rahul can be staying again on the NCA and a name on his participation within the match can be tackle September 4.
“The NCA can be taking care of him for the following few days whereas we’re travelling. We are going to reassess on the 4th (September) and take it from there. However indicators are wanting good. He can be unavailable for the primary two video games,” Dravid added.
Rahul has not performed any aggressive cricket since he was injured throughout this 12 months’s Indian Premier League.
India start their Asia Cup marketing campaign in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele on September 2 earlier than taking up minnows Nepal of their second outing.
(With PTI inputs)
