Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul will endure surgical procedure on his thigh, ruling him out of India’s World Test Championship last towards Australia and the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.
The 31-year-old was injured towards Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier this week, tearing a tendon in his proper leg whereas fielding, and needed to be helped off the bottom.
He couldn’t open Lucknow’s innings within the run-chase however got here out to bat at No.11 and was unable to attain off the three deliveries he confronted within the penultimate over.
“After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it’s been concluded that I’ll be undergoing a surgery on my thigh shortly,” Rahul wrote on Instagram on Friday.
“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.”
The surgical procedure will rule Rahul out of the World Test Championship last towards Australia at The Oval from June 7-11.
He was named within the squad introduced final month.
“Absolutely gutted that I won’t be at the Oval next month with Team India,” he wrote.
“I’ll do everything I can to get back in blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority.”
Lucknow are second within the Indian Premier League standings with 11 factors, one behind leaders Gujarat Titans who’ve a sport in hand.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
