IPL 2017 : RCB star batsman KL Rahul ruled out of the upcoming season

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have suffered a big blow on the eve of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), with star batsman KL Rahul being ruled out of the entire tournament owing to shoulder injury.

According to media reports. Rahul is expected to fly to London soon for surgery on the troublesome left shoulder.

KL Rahul played a crucial role in RCB success in the last year IPL as he always provided a great start for the team at opening slot.

In IPL 2016, he hit six half-centuries from seven innings, finishing the third-highest scorer of the season with a tally of 393 runs.

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