KL Rahul is set to join the Lucknow Super Giants with only two days left before the start of the IPL 2024 season.
KL Rahul set to join LSG Ahead of IPL 2024
The National Cricket Academy has declared KL Rahul to be fit ahead of the Indian Premier League. It is understood that BCCI’s medical team has advised Rahul not to keep wicket in the initial stages of the tournament.
He was expected to leave for Lucknow on March 20 but given the pre-IPL Captains meet on March 21 at Chennai, he will join the side after that.
“He is fit and can join the IPL franchise in the coming days. He suffered pain in the quadriceps and got an injection too. He went through his rehabilitation and the NCA has now declared him fit. However, he has been advised not to take on the wicket-keeping role immediately,” said a source.
The LSG skipper has been out of action since the first test of England’s tour of India where the hosts hammered the visitors to seal victory 4-1 in the series.
After the first test, he complained of discomfort in his right quadriceps and was later ruled out of the entire series. BCCI has claimed that KL Rahul has reached 90% of his fitness ahead of the third test but later decided to consult a specialist in London.
Coming to the tournament, all teams have started their preparations for the tournament which is set to commence on March 22. All Franchises will be looking for a triumph in the upcoming tournament.
Apart from watching IPL 2024 Live Streaming many cricket fans love to watch their favourite matches in stadiums. Fans can book their tickets for their favorite matches to enjoy the stadium view via an online ticket booking portal.
Before the tournament, Many players withdraw from the tournament due to injury concerns. Hence the franchises will be looking for replacement Players to fill in the slots. TOS has provided LSG Probable Playing 11 for the first match.
As per the IPL 2024 schedule, the first match will be played between reigning champions CSK and RCB at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. LSG will be playing their first match against Rajasthan Royals in the campaign on March 24 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
