KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja Out Of 2nd Test Due To Injuries; Sarfaraz Khan And 2 Others Added To Squad

29.01.2024 - 12:21 sports.ndtv.com

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, Team India suffered two big blows on Monday as star batter KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out of the second Test against England, starting Friday in Vizag.

According to a BCCI release, Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain.

With three more games to play after the game in Vizag, the players are being monitored by BCCI's medical team. "Mr. Ravindra Jadeja and Mr.

KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second IDFC First Bank Test against England in Vizag, starting February 02, 2024. Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of a right quadriceps pain.

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