On Wednesday, March 20, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul joined the team’s camp to kick off preparations for IPL 2024. He has been inactive since the initial Test between India and England in Hyderabad earlier this year.
Rahul showcased his prowess in the middle-order position with a vital innings of 86 runs during the first innings of the Hyderabad Test. Unfortunately, he was sidelined for the remainder of the series due to a fitness concern.
The LSG captain recently finished his rehabilitation at the NCA, granting him approval to join the IPL. The Lucknow franchise posted a video on their official social media platform, providing fans with a glimpse of KL Rahul’s arrival at their camp.
The franchise documented their captain’s journey from his injury during the latter half of IPL 2023 to his triumphant return in ODI and Test cricket. KL Rahul also performed his signature hands-on-the-ear celebration upon joining the camp.
You can watch the video here:
https://x.com/LucknowIPL/status/1770507576783876224?s=20
“We’ll see a different KL Rahul in the upcoming season” -MSK Prasad discusses the LSG skipper before IPL 2024
Former Team India chief selector MSK Prasad is eager to observe KL Rahul’s performance both as a leader and as a player under the mentorship of new head coach Justin Langer.
Prasad believes that Rahul sometimes restrains himself and suggests that Langer could potentially empower the wicketkeeper-batsman to play with greater freedom in IPL 2024. During a press conference arranged by Star Sports, MSK Prasad expressed his views:
“What is going to be the biggest gaining factor is how he (Langer) is going to mould KL Rahul. Or, in fact, they have been in touch with each other for the last 3 months, talking on a day-to-day basis.”
“Rahul has also been a vice-captain of India, has also led the Indian team, but at times he holds himself back a bit. So, probably, with Justin Langer coming into the LSG side, we’ll see a different KL Rahul in the upcoming season.”
Further expanding on his viewpoint, Prasad added:
“Hopefully even Team India is going to benefit. He is definitely a very good wicket-keeper. 6-7 months after the injury, he comes into the World Cup and the impact he created there with the bat and gloves speaks volumes about him.”
“Rahul is an introvert sort of person. He doesn’t really express himself outside, but I hope Langer’s influence will get the best out of him. Hopefully, we will unearth a new captain in KL for the future.”
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