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'Abb toh LSG pakka jeetega' - Fans react as KL Rahul gets injured in first over of LSG vs RCB IPL 2023 clash

KL Rahul, the skipper of LSG, was injured during fielding in the LSG vs RCB game in IPL 2023. Here's how fans reacted.

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KL Rahul, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), sustained a leg injury during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rahul was hurt while pursuing a ball near the third-man boundary. Even when he was fleeing, he was observed gripping his right thigh.

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Even though the LSG physios brought out a stretcher, Rahul chose to walk, albeit in obvious pain, back to the dugout. For LSG, Krunal Pandya assumed the captain's helm. With 274 runs, Rahul is LSG's second-highest scorer in the IPL 2023, trailing only opening partner Kyle Mayers. He has drawn criticism for his poor strike rate of 114, though.

Jaydev Unadkat is also on the injury list for LSG

The broadcaster announced that left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat had also been injured on Sunday, dealing further blow to LSG. The match between Australia and India is scheduled to start on June 7 at the Oval in London, and both Unadkat and Rahul are a part of India's World Test Championship final roster.

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The Indian team may be concerned about Rahul's injury before the WTC final. In the IPL, the right-handed batsman has been in strong form, frequently hitting runs at the top of the order. His low strike rate has drawn attention, though, and his injury might provide the Indian team management with a chance to experiment with various lineups.

LSG will also be hoping that Unadkat, who has been a crucial component of their bowling assault, makes a speedy recovery. So far in the sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League, the left-arm pacer has taken nine wickets for LSG in nine games.

Rahul and Unadkat's injuries occur during a vital period of the IPL, when teams are competing for a playoff position. As they attempt to make a late run in the lucrative league, Lucknow Super Giants will be hoping that its key players are healthy and prepared.

Hereโ€™s Twitter's response to KL Rahul's injury:

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