India’s KL Rahul out of Asia Cup clash with Pakistan
India’s KL Rahul out of Asia Cup clash with Pakistan
Mumbai: Wicketkeeper-batsman K.L. Rahul will miss India’s opening two games of the Asia Cup, including the clash with arch-rivals Pakistan, because of injury, coach Rahul Dravid said on Tuesday.
India open their campaign in the 50-over championship on September 2 with a showdown against Pakistan followed by a match with debutants Nepal two days later.
The Asia Cup, which starts Wednesday, is a final chance for teams from the region to size each other up before the World Cup in India starting in October.The 31-year-old Rahul has not played any competitive cricket since he was injured during the Indian Premier League in April-May.
He has developed an injury niggle unrelated to the original thigh problem.
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