Despite making it to the squad for the Asia Cup, India batter KL Rahul will miss the primary two video games of the event, confirmed head coach Rahul Dravid forward of the beginning of the continental occasion. Rahul, who has been out of motion since May 2023 resulting from a calf harm, has suffered a contemporary niggle. Dravid confirmed that Rahul won’t journey to Sri Lanka with the remainder of the staff and can miss each group video games, in opposition to Pakistan and Nepal.

However, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has mentioned that there is no such thing as a assure that wicket-keeping batter KL Rahul shall be match for any matches within the 2023 Asia Cup.

“This means KL Rahul’s injury could aggravate. If he is unfit now, there is no guarantee that he will be fit after two games. The news is not good for Indian fans because Rahul plays very well at No. 5 in ODIs. His stats are very good,” Kaif mentioned on Star Sports.

Kaif mentioned that Rahul’s absence shall be an enormous miss for India as he gives a of completion whereas batting within the center order.

“He knows how to shift gears, is able to play big shots, and knows how to stabilize innings. You won’t get a replacement even if you play Ishan Kishan. Apart from wicket-keeping, Rahul also provides a finishing touch,” the previous India batter added.

India start their marketing campaign in Pallekele in opposition to Pakistan on September 2, earlier than squaring off in opposition to Nepal on the identical venue on September 4.