Breaking! KL Rahul, Jaydev Unadkat ruled out of IPL 2023, doubtful for Test Championship final

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul and the pacer Jaydev Unadkat have been ruled out of the remaining season of the ongoing Indian Premier League. Rahul sustained a hamstring injury while fielding in the previous game agaisnt Royal Challengers Bangalore. Reportedly, Unadkat’s shoulder condition is also serious and both players would not be a part of the tournament, further.

Apart from LSG, it could also be a huge blow for the Indian team as both Rahul and Unadkat were a part of the Test squad for the upcoming Test Championship final against Australia in June. However, it’s not confirmed yet whether they will be travelling to UK to play the final or not.

‘When someone sustains an injury like this, there is aconsiderable amount of pain and swelling’ – Source

“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 Indian Cricket Board-designated medical facility. His case as well as Jaydev’s case will be handled by the Board,” a source from the Indian Cricket Board said as quoted by Hindustan Times.

“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 the test team, it would only be prudent that he doesn’t take any further part in IPL. Once the scans ascertain the degree of injury, the Indian Cricket Board medical team will decide the course of action,” he further added.

However, things are not looking good even in the case of Unadkat as the source confirmed that he is not in the great shape to play the reminder 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 Test Championship final,” he concluded