Lokesh Rahul ruled himself out of IPL 2023 and World Test Championship final, wrote emotional message

Rahul going out of the field after getting injured Photo: IPL/BCCI

Indian team's wicket-keeper batsman and Lucknow Super Giants captain Lokesh Rahul has ruled himself out of the remaining matches of IPL 2023 and the final of the World Test Championship. He gave this information in an emotional post on Instagram. Lokesh Rahul was hurt while fielding in the match against Lucknow. After this he came to bat at the last position and could not score any runs. Now he has been away from cricket for almost two months. Rahul's exit from the IPL was already decided, but now he has informed that he will not play in the final of the Test Championship as well.

KL Rahul shared a picture of himself on Instagram. In this His teammates from Lucknow Super Giants are carrying him off the field. Rahul wrote on Instagram, “After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it has been concluded that I will be undergoing thigh surgery shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's been a tough decision, but I know it's the right thing to do to be absolutely right. After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it has been concluded that I will be undergoing thigh surgery shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's been a tough decision, but I know it's the right thing to do to be absolutely right. After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it has been concluded that I will be undergoing thigh surgery shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's been a tough decision, but I know it's the right thing to do to be absolutely right.

As the captain of the team, it pains me not to be there at this crucial time, but I am sure that the teammates will give their best as always. I will watch every match of the team and encourage them.

Lokesh Rahul Photo: IPL/BCCI

Rahul out of Test Championship final too
Rahul has also ruled himself out of the upcoming World Test Championship final. He wrote, “Disappointed that I will not be at The Oval with Team India next month. I will do everything to get back in the team and play for my country. This has always been my priority.

Thank you Lucknow Super Giants Management, BCCI and my fellow players for supporting me in these difficult times. I want to express my gratitude to all the fans. Your encouragement and messages mean a lot to me and motivate me to come back stronger than ever. I will keep you updated on my recovery and hope to be back on the field as soon as possible.

Rahul wrote, “The last few days have been really tough, but I am determined to come out on top. Getting hurt is never easy, but I will give it my all as always. Thank you for all the support and well wishes."

KL Rahul - Photo: Social Media

Rahul was in good touch in IPL 2023
Lokesh Rahul was in good touch in IPL 2023. He scored 274 runs in nine innings for Lucknow Supergiants at an average of 34.25 and a strike rate of 113.22. However, his strike rate definitely remained in the discussion. Opening the innings for Lucknow, his strike rate could have been close to 150. However, in the last few seasons in the IPL, he has batted slowly. Now in place of Rahul, Krunal Pandya has been given the command of Lucknow. The Lucknow team is currently second in the points table with five wins and one draw in 10 matches and are strong contenders to reach the playoffs.

After Rahul's ouster from the final of the World Test Championship, Sreekar Bharat is set to play in the title clash against Australia. Bharat will be part of the playing 11 as a wicket-keeper batsman. Earlier this responsibility could have been given to Rahul. Rahul's performance in England has been good. He had played a good century on the last tour as well.

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