The five-match Test series between India and Australia is starting from November 22. India has suffered two setbacks before this series. On Thursday, Sarfaraz Khan got injured in the nets during the practice session. Now there has been news of Indian batsman KL Rahul also getting injured. He suffered the injury during a practice session at the WACA in Perth on Friday morning. He is going to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Perth Test. The 32-year-old player suffered a right elbow injury during an intra-squad match.
The ball hit Rahul's elbow.
When asked about KL Rahul's injury, sources said that a ball came and hit him on his elbow. However, he also told that there is nothing to worry about and Rahul is fine at the moment. Rahul got injured while playing a short delivery. He had to stop his innings temporarily. He attempted to continue batting after receiving initial treatment from the physio, but he again had trouble and left the field with the physio. Pictures of Rahul leaving the field with the physio have surfaced and this has created concern in the minds of the fans as well. If Rahul's injury is serious then there could be a problem in opening for India.
Rahul can open
As part of India's strategic preparations in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, a match simulation was conducted. Rohit is expected not to play in the opening match of the series. Rahul, who has struggled with form in recent Test matches, may be given the responsibility of leading the Indian batting along with Jaiswal in Rohit's absence. His injury has now created problems for the team management. In such a situation, doors may open for Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is present as a backup opener.
Sarfaraz was also hurt
Rahul's recent form has been a matter of concern. After a disappointing Test series against New Zealand, Rahul was included in the India A squad for the unofficial matches against Australia A in Melbourne. After the first Test against New Zealand, he was dropped from the remaining two Test matches. He also played innings of four and 10 runs in two innings against Australia-A. Once he was out in a strange manner. He was clean bowled by misjudging the ball of Australian spinner Corey Roccioli. Earlier, Sarfaraz Khan also got injured in the nets. However, it is being told that his injury is not serious. In a video released by 'Fox Cricket' on Friday, Indian players were shown practicing on the nets. In this, Sarfaraz Khan was seen caressing his right elbow. In the video, Sarfaraz was seen holding his elbow while returning from the nets. During this he looked somewhat uncomfortable.
Australia series important for India
India is preparing hard for this series. India has won the last two Border Gavaskar Trophies in Australia. This time the same is expected from the team. However, the team's morale must have dropped after losing to New Zealand at home. This series also holds great significance for India in the World Test Championship as they need to win at least four out of five matches to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 regardless of other results.
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