'Officially on the road to recovery' - KL Rahul undergoes successful thigh surgery, posts update on social media

KL Rahul (Source: Twitter)

Former Indian Test vice-captain and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul has undergone successful surgery on his right thigh and is on the road to recovery. The 31-year-old took to his Twitter handle on Tuesday to share an update on his health, along with a note of gratitude to the medical staff and doctors.

Rahul, who is set to undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru under the supervision of Indian Cricket Board doctors and physios, added that he is determined to get back on the field.

"Hi everyone, I just got done with my surgery - it was successful. A big thank you to the doctors and medical staff for making sure I was comfortable and everything went smoothly. I'm officially on the road to recovery now. I'm determined to get back to my best and get back on the field. Onwards and upwards!", the right-hander stated in his Twitter post.

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— K L Rahul (@klrahul) May 9, 2023

Ishan Kishan replaces Rahul in Test Championship Final squad

KL Rahul injured his right thigh during a match between LSG and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on May 1. The LSG opener rushed to save a boundary hit by RCB captain Faf du Plessis off a Marcus Stoinis delivery in the first innings. Rahul was finding it difficult to walk and lay on the ground for some time in pain. He was then taken off the ground with the help of the team physio.

A few days later, the wicket-keeper batsman confirmed on social media that he will miss the rest of the IPL 2023 and Test Championship final, which will begin on June 7 at the Oval in London.

"After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it’s been concluded that I’ll be undergoing surgery on my thigh shortly. 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,” Rahul stated in his post.

The injury to India's senior batter is a major setback for Team India ahead of the marquee event against Australia. Apart from Rahul, India will be without three key players namely Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile, the Indian Cricket Board recently announced wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as Rahul's replacement in the Test Championship squad.