The inclusion of KL Rahul in India’s squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 resulted in a large debate amongst followers and specialists. Rahul didn’t get pleasure from an important run of type in 2023 and he was lacking from motion since Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he suffered a thigh damage. The right-hander made his return to the facet for Asia Cup 2023 however he as soon as once more ended up lacking two matches as a result of a niggle. Questions have usually been requested in regards to the backing that Rahul has acquired through the years from the workforce administration and legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar has an fascinating clarification.

“He is a proven performer with the bat and I think you allow proven performers just a little bit of leeway. That’s exactly what has happened in this instance. Yes, it can be a bit worrying that he hasn’t played any cricket,” Gavaskar said on India Today following the World Cup squad announcement.

“However, he joins the team in Sri Lanka now. So he will get to play a few matches and there you will see his fitness. There are three ODI games against Australia in the third week of September. So that is again a series where you can see how his fitness is,” he added through the interplay.

Rahul was not a part of the Asia Cup 2023 group stage matches however he can be obtainable for choice as soon as the Super 4 stage begins. However, he’ll face powerful competitors from Ishan Kishan for the wicket-keeper batter place after the teen performed a superb knock in opposition to Pakistan.