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Shreyas Iyer has been replaced by KL Rahul in the Indian starting XI due to a back spasm.
KL Rahul, an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, is returning to the field in ODI cricket after a protracted five-month layoff. During his time with the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2023, he was forced to miss the game due to an injury. Rahul had a groyne strain during a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, forcing him to take a lengthy break from the game. This tragic injury necessitated surgery and a lengthy recovery period.
Rahul, who is from Bangalore's National Cricket Academy and was about to be chosen for the Asia Cup team, sustained the injury soon before the competition, keeping him from taking part in the opening two league games.
KL Rahul is prepared to play again after putting in months of effort and attention to his recovery. His return is widely anticipated by fans who want to once again witness his remarkable batting prowess and quick-footed wicketkeeping.
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Twitter reacts as Rahul makes comeback
KL Rahul will bat against Pakistan, but it's unclear if he'll also contribute by keeping wickets or just by playing the batsman. The answer to that riddle is still a mystery in the second inning. The participation of KL Rahul in the Indian team is eagerly anticipated by the public because his return ahead to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is encouraging. Rahul was India's favourite wicketkeeper for the major competition, but his present problems have caused some to question if he will play in the World Cup. Shreyas Iyer, who is recovering from an injury, was replaced in the final eleven by Rahul.
What Twitter said about Rahul's comeback is as follows:
Ishan Kishan was being considered by Team India, according to some media reports, to be the wicketkeeper in their starting lineup. But when Ayyar got hurt at the last minute, the team management gave KL Rahul the chance to make his eagerly awaited comeback. KL Rahul said he was willing to keep wickets for the entire 50 overs just before the game. I truly did prepare well for the future events, he declared. I am ready to keep wickets for 50 overs and am totally prepared to bat. KL Rahul demonstrated his level of fitness before the game by practising wicketkeeping.
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Team India is off to a great start at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo against Pakistan's quick attack. More than 6-7 runs are being scored every over by Shubman Gill and Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit got off to a good start to his innings by hitting a six off Shahin Afridi. With his textbook shots, Shubman Gill has also been putting out a lot of effort, making it difficult for the Pakistani fielders. Shahin Afridi's pace and ability to take wickets disrupted the Indian top-order in the previous game at the Pallekele Stadium.
