IND vs PAK: Ready To Get Back To Rhythm- KL Rahul

Ahead of the IND vs PAK clash of Asia Cup 2023, KL Rahul has said that he is happy to make a comeback to the India team and is prepared to play for India. KL Rahul, who is part of Asia Cup 2023, was ruled out of the first two games due to a niggle.

In his absence, Ishan Kishan was picked as the wicketkeeper in Asia Cup 2023 encounters against Pakistan and Nepal. Kishan also showcased a marvelous performance against Pakistan, smacking 82 runs. He did not get a chance to bat against Nepal.

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Now, it will be exciting to see who among KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan will be picked in the IND vs PAK clash of Asia Cup 2023. While Kishan has impressed with his recent outings, KL Rahul also played match-winning knocks for India against Australia in March, the last time he played for India.

I Happy To Come Back Into The Team And Get Back To Rhythm: KL Rahul

While speaking in a BCCI video, KL Rahul said that he is ready to be back to the team. He also added that he looks forward to bat and keeping for India in ODIs.

“I’m happy to come back into the team and get back the rhythm of being in the middle, playing 100 overs, keeping for 50 overs. I’m fighting for as long as I need to, just getting back that adrenaline of being back on the cricket field”, the wicketkeeper-batsman said.

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KL Rahul also added that he has prepared really well for the upcoming campaign and is confident to come up with a good show.

“We’re playing the best tournaments outside of the World Cup. We’re playing some quality teams in the next week, 10 days. So I’m very excited about that. I’ve prepared really well. I’m confident about myself,” the right-handed batsman further said.

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Developed Small niggle During The Recovery Process: KL Rahul

KL Rahul also revealed that during the recovery process, he developed a small niggle just after getting fully fit. Rahul sustained a thigh injury during IPL 2023 in May. He was ruled out of the tournament midway. Later, he also underwent a thigh injury.

“Unfortunately, in the recovery process, I developed a small niggle just before I could come back into the team, which was a big downer. I was actually I ahead a schedule, and I felt like I could come back much before the Asia Cup and give myself a lot of time and prepare myself really well.

“But unfortunately, one more niggle set me back a couple of weeks. So yeah, I went through a bit of ups and downs within the recovery period as well. So that’s part of it. I was ready mentally, so I think that really helped,” Rahul added.

Meanwhile, India and Pakistan are set to clash with each other in the Asia Cup 2023 in the super four round. The match takes place on Sunday (September 10) at R. Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka.