Indian star batter KL Rahul on Friday ruled himself out of the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) revealing that he will undergo thigh surgery after an injury he sustained in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
The 31-year-old on his social media handle, wrote, “Absolutely gutted that I won’t be at the Oval next month with Team India. I’ll do everything I can to get back in the blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority.”
Earlier this month, BCCI announced the 15-member squad to face Australia in the final starting on June 7th at the Oval in which Rahul was included.
“After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it’s been concluded that I’ll be undergoing surgery on my thigh shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It’s a tough call to make, but I know it’s the right one to ensure a full recovery,” the post was stated.
Rahul, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, has been ruled out for an indefinite period after he hobbled off the field on the last ball of the second over against Royal Challengers Bangalore, after what looked like a hamstring pull.
