KL Rahul

Following the loss to Royals, LSG captain also explains why he held Ravi Bishnoi back till "it was a bit too late" for him to make a difference in the chase

The defending champions play their next three games at home, but won't have it easy against an LSG side that has experience playing on slow, spinning surfaces

The LSG captain has sometimes played well within himself in the IPL but this season he has thrown the shackles off

Both teams are now at eight points, level with KKR and SRH and only behind Rajasthan Royals

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Rahul didn't keep wicket for much of training on the eve of the game, and stand-in captain Pooran only said "we'll see how he goes"

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Rahul named in LSG's XI as an Impact Player, scored 15 off nine balls before falling to Arshdeep

Having missed the second half of IPL 2023 with injury, Rahul was happy to start the new season with a half-century

Pooran, Rahul fifties took the chase deep but LSG fell short by 20 runs

LSG's coach suggested their captain, who is returning from a quadriceps injury, will be ready to face Royals on Sunday

LSG have enough firepower in batting but what they lack is a big-name proven fast bowler who can lead the attack

There are around eight spots to fill in India's squad for the T20 World Cup, and the IPL is the best place to identify the right men

Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna have been ruled out of IPL 2024

Shah also mentioned that Mohammed Shami is expected back only in September, while KL Rahul is still awaiting clearance to join LSG

It is understood that Lucknow Super Giants are aware of his progress and are optimistic about his availability in the IPL

KL Rahul is set to miss the fourth Test as well, while his participation in the final Test in Dharamsala is subject to fitness

Who goes out if Jadeja is fit to return, and will Rahul's unavailability have any bearing on the selection?

Rahul's absence further complicates matters for India, who also didn't pick Shreyas Iyer for the remaining three Tests