Ishan Kishan named injured KL Rahul’s replacement for WTC Final

The BCCI on Monday announced Ishan Kishan as replacement for the injured KL Rahul for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, slated to begin from 7 June.

KL Rahul had suffered a thigh injury while fielding during Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) IPL 2023 game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last week, and had been ruled out of the rest of the IPL as well as the WTC Final.

“KL Rahul suffered an injury to his right upper thigh while fielding during Match 43rd of TATA IPL 2023 between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1st May. After consultations with specialists, it has been decided that Rahul will undergo surgery at the earliest followed by rehab at the National Cricket Academy for the same. He is ruled out of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia,” the BCCI said in a statement on Monday.

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“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Ishan Kishan as KL Rahul’s replacement,” the release added.

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