In the latest developments, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul and pacer Jaydev Unadkat are likely to miss their remaining matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 after sustaining serious injuries. While Unadkat picked up the shoulder injury during a net session, Rahul injured his hamstring during LSG’s last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently monitoring the situation to get both players ready for the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in London from June 7 to 11.
“KL is currently with the team in Lucknow but he is leaving the camp on Thursday after watching the game against CSK on Wednesday. His scans will be done in Mumbai at the BCCI-designated medical facility. His case as well as Jaydev’s case will be handled by BCCI,” said a senior BCCI source to PTI as quoted by Hindustan Times.
It’s worth mentioning that Rahul sustained an injury in the second over of the match against RCB, which kept him from taking the field. However, despite being in discomfort, he returned to bat after the 9th wicket had fallen. Meanwhile, LSG have made Krunal Pandya their leader for the upcoming fixture against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
“When someone sustains an injury like this, there is aconsiderable amount of pain and swelling that is there in and around the area. The swelling takes around 24 to 48 hours to heal and only after that can you perform the scan. Since he is an important member of theTest team, it would only be prudent that he doesn’t take any further part in IPL,” he added.
According to reports, Unadkat underwent scans in Mumbai and consulted with a specialist appointed by the BCCI. After discussing with the medical staff of the team, the Super Giants made the decision to pull Unadkat out of the IPL.
“Yes, it’s a good thing that Jaydev doesn’t have a dislocation but the shoulder isn’t in great shape and he can’t play IPL any more as far as this season is concerned. Also, we can’t say if he will get fit in time for WTC final,” the member added further.
