Indian wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul will miss the crucial third Test match against England in Rajkot due to a right quadriceps injury. His Karnataka teammate Devdutt Padikkal has been named as his replacement for the batting line-up, as India faces a shortage of experienced players and crucial positions to fill. However, the availability of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is battling a hamstring injury, remains uncertain.
Devdutt Padikkal Replaces Injured K.L. Rahul for Third Test Against England
Indian wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul has been ruled out of the crucial third Test match against England in Rajkot due to a right quadriceps injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Rahul's Karnataka teammate Devdutt Padikkal has been named as his replacement for the batting line-up.
Padikkal, a left-handed opener, has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, scoring over 2,500 runs in the last two seasons. He made his Test debut against Australia in January 2021, but was dropped after a couple of matches.
The availability of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is battling a hamstring injury, remains uncertain. Jadeja is a key player for India, and his absence would be a big blow to the team's chances of winning the series.
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Devdutt Padikkal is a left-handed opening batsman who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket. He has also represented India A and has made one Test appearance.
K.L. Rahul suffered a right quadriceps injury during the second Test in Chennai. He has been ruled out of the third Test and is likely to miss the rest of the series.
Devdutt Padikkal has been named as Rahul's replacement for the third Test. He is likely to open the batting alongside Rohit Sharma.
Ravindra Jadeja is battling a hamstring injury and his availability for the third Test is uncertain. The BCCI has said that a decision on his fitness will be made closer to the match.
India's chances of winning the series have been dealt a blow by the injuries to Rahul and Jadeja. However, the team still has a number of experienced players and will be confident of winning the third Test in Rajkot.
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