'KL Rahul hai hamaari shaan' - Fans react as KL Rahul returns to Lucknow to play match against England in ODI World Cup 2023

KL Rahul has returned to Ekana stadium in Lucknow for the first time since his appearance in the IPL 2023 at the venue. The Lucknow Supergiants captain remembered his time with the franchise in the IPL 2023 after his return to the venue. Rahul had bitter seet moments at the venue after the IPL 2023. In one of the matches in the season, Rahul got injured.

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The injury turned out to be so bad that Rahul was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2023. In the absence of Rahul, Krunal Pandya led LSG in the remainder of the season. The injury also meant that Rahul had to remain out of cricket for a long time. The reports of the scans after the injury suggested that Rahul had to undergo a surgery.

Rahul went through his surgery in London, which was successful. After that, Rahul was declared out of contention for the Indian team for a long time. The Indian cricketer was not a part of the WTC final, the ODI, T20I, and Test series against West Indies. In the mean period, Rahul recoevered from his injury and underwent rehabilitation in the national cricket academy. 

KL Rahul remembers about his rehabilitation since injury in IPL 2023

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Just days before the start of the Asia Cup 2023, Rahul was deemed fit. Since then, Rahul has hardly put a foot wrong. The entire journey in the last 5-6 months was remembered by Rahul, as he spoke about it in a short interview. Rahul hoped that this time around, the memories of him in Lucknow would be good, unlike his previous appearance in the venue in the IPL 2023. 

As a wicketkeeper batter, Rahul has been very good for the Indian team in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Rahul has provided stability in the middle order. The Indian cricketer thanked the fans who have supported him in his bad times. India is set to take on England in Lucknow. It will bea  do-or-die match for England to stay alive in the tournament. 

Here's how the fans reacted to Rahul's return to Lucknow: 

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— soni arvind (@soniarvind19) October 28, 2023

Give us a better gift this time KL!❤️

— Harsh (@cricketharshh) October 28, 2023

Seeing the performance of the England team it confirms the last world Cup win was very much fluke.

— Sham Vashisht (@VashishtSham) October 29, 2023

Bhai, ODI mai do new ball and fielding ka rule change kardo jaldi se hum gauram ghambhir ko roz roz itney gussey mai nahi dekh saktey🤣🤣🤣, please change the ODI rule of 2 new ball and fielding restrictions, we cannot see Gautam Gambhir so angry daily in commentary🤣🤣

— Perminder Singh (@perminder2013) October 28, 2023

Lucknow mein khelega ek Dham bhadiya all the best klassy bhaiii do best in u r home ground

— k_naamu09 (@NaamuKetha43600) October 28, 2023

Lucknow ki Jaan
KL Rahul hai hamari shaan ❣️🔥

Proud 🤝

— Captain on your left (@Captainsurya11) October 28, 2023

Welcome home Kaptaan 🤗💙

— SuperGiantsArmy™ — LSG FC (@LucknowIPLCover) October 28, 2023

Bring it on!

— Sriram (彬彬), MBA MA BTECHIT (@svmbaekohau) October 28, 2023

ICC = BCCI 🇮🇳

— Aleezy 🇵🇰 (@Aleezy49_) October 28, 2023

Wishing KL Rahul all the best for the match! 🏏💪 May he create new and unforgettable memories on this ground. Go Team India! 🇮🇳 #CWC23 #INDvENG

— Rohan┃f9artist (@f9artist) October 28, 2023