IND vs AUS: The five-match Test series between India and Australia is starting from November 22. India has suffered two setbacks before this series. On Thursday, Sarfaraz Khan got injured in the nets during the practice session. Now news has come out that Indian batsman KL Rahul has also been injured. He suffered the injury during a practice session at the WACA in Perth on Friday morning. He is going to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Perth Test. The 32-year-old suffered a right elbow injury during an intra-squad match.
The ball hit Rahul’s elbow
K.L. When asked about Rahul’s injury, sources said that a ball had hit his elbow. However, he also said that there is nothing to worry about and Rahul is fine now. Rahul got injured while playing a short ball. He had to stop his innings immediately. After receiving first aid from the physio, he tried to continue batting but again had trouble and left the field with the physio. A picture of Rahul leaving the field with the physio has surfaced and it has created concern among the fans as well. If Rahul’s injury becomes serious then India may face problems in the opening.
Rahul can open
The match simulation was conducted as part of India’s strategic preparations in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma. It is expected that Rohit will not play in the opening match of the series. Rahul, who has been struggling with form in recent Test matches, may be given the responsibility of leading the Indian batting along with Jaiswal in Rohit’s absence. His injury has now created problems for the team management. Meanwhile, doors may open for Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is there as a backup opener.
Sarfaraz also got injured
Rahul’s recent form has been a matter of concern. After a disappointing Test series against New Zealand, Rahul was included in the Indian squad for the unofficial match against Australia in Melbourne. After the first Test against New Zealand, he was dropped from the remaining two Tests. Even against Australia, he played innings of four and 10 runs in two innings. Once he came out in a strange manner. He was clean bowled after misjudging Australian spinner Corey Roscioli. Earlier, Sarfaraz Khan also got injured in the nets. However, it is being told that his injury is not serious. A video released by Fox Cricket on Friday shows Indian players practicing in the nets. In which Sarfaraz Khan was seen saving his right elbow. In the video, Sarfaraz is seen holding his elbow while returning from the nets. Meanwhile he looked a little uncomfortable.
Important Australian series for India
India is preparing vigorously for this series. India has won the last two Border Gavaskar Trophies in Australia. This time the same is expected from the team. However, the team’s morale must have dropped after the defeat against New Zealand at home. This series is also very important for India in terms of the World Test Championship as they need to win four out of five matches to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 regardless of other results.
