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‘Aaj Dhaga kholega Rahul’- Fans react as KL Rahul believes he is totally ready to bat and keep wickets for 50 overs

KL Rahul likely to play in today's match against Pakistan in super four clash. Here's how fans reacted to his recent statements.

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Returning from injury that required surgical intervention, KL Rahul recently stated that he has prepared extensively for the upcoming tournaments and is fully ready to take on the challenges ahead. Rahul's commitment and dedication to his craft are evident in his statement, where he confidently claims that he is prepared to bat and keep wickets for 50 overs.

KL Rahul tore a terrible tendon as a result of a thigh injury he sustained during the IPL earlier this year, causing surgery. He has not played any sort of cricket post IPL, he has also missed the series against Ireland and was benched for first two matches in Asia Cup 2023 due to a niggle. There is a possibility of Rahul making into the team for the match against Pakistan.

Rahul in an interview stated, "I tried chasing a ball, but my tendon snapped. I had a full-fledged tear, my tendon ripped apart from my quadriceps. When it happened, my family, franchise and everyone had their fingers crossed hoping it was not something big, but a small strain that could go in two weeks. But after scans, we realised it was a full tear and it became clear that I could recover from it after going under the knife. "It took us a few days to decide where I was supposed to go for surgery and who was the best surgeon, and I would like to thank the Indian Cricket Board, physios and doctors who made sure I got the best treatment and surgery. You need the support of people at such times, and I had it,".

Does India have spot for Rahul in playing 11 for the game against Pakistan?

"During the surgery, you have to respect that your body has gone through something big, a big repair and you must give it enough time to recover. Skills- wise, I knew I needed just a few weeks to get back in touch. I gave myself 2-3 weeks to get back to playing cricket and get the skill part of it. The big part was to feel confident in my own body, stay pain-free, free in movement that needed a lot of intensity. "I knew I had to keep wickets on my comeback. The physios and I were concerned about it and there was a question mark in my head. When you are squatting down for every ball, it needs a lot of strength in your quads. You need your body to support you and feel pain-free," Rahul added.

Rahul missed India’s group stage matches of Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan and Nepal. However, he is available for the team’s Super 4 matches. The Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 10. However, Ishan Kishan's outstanding performance at No. 5 against Pakistan has the management thinking of playing Rahul in the team as a backup wicket keeper for the same position that these two occupy. However, both can start the innings, therefore Rahul could still be used if Shreyas Iyer was benched. Once Rohit arrives to call the coin toss and release the starting 11 for the game, all questions will have their answers.

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