KL Rahul To Miss India’s Tour of England, Off to Germany For Treatment

In what comes as a major blow, KL Rahul, the star opener of India will miss the fifth Test against England as the 30-year old is unlikely to recover from a groin injury that he suffered ahead of the South Africa T20Is.

In another development, Hardik Pandya has been named the captain of the T20I side which will play three matches against Ireland as Rishabh Pant, who is currently leading the T20 side at home against South Africa, will join the Indian Test squad in England after the conclusion of the South Africa series.

“Rahul has not recovered from his groin injury. The Test squad members are assembling in Mumbai today and will fly out midnight. Rahul is not travelling with the team. He will take some more time to recover although he might appear in a fitness test during weekend. Chances of recovery aren’t looking bright,” a BCCI official privy to development told .

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Rahul will be flying to Germany for the treatment.

“That is correct, the board is working on his fitness, and he will be going to Germany soon,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah told Cricbuzz on Thursday.

Rahul will not only miss the rescheduled fifth Test against England but he will also miss the six white-ball matches. He was named the vice-captain of the side for the series with Rohit Sharma leading the boys. It is unlikely for the selectors to name a replacement given India have Shubman Gill is there to partner Rohit Sharma at the top.

KL Rahul Injury Timeline:

November 2021 – Thigh Strain: Rahul ruled out of Test series vs New Zealand

February 2021 – Hamstring: KL Rahul missed the T20 series vs West Indies

February 2021 – Hamstring: Missed the T20 vs Sri Lanka

March 2021 – Hamstring: The hamstring injury ruled him out of Test series vs Sri Lanka

January 2021 – Wrist: KL Rahul missed the Test series in Australia after suffering a wrist injury