Injury Concern for Team India: KL Rahul Injured Ahead of Boxing Day Test

Injury Concern for India Ahead of Boxing Day Test: KL Rahul Hit on Hand

Melbourne, Australia - India's preparations for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia have been dealt a blow with the news that star batter KL Rahul has suffered a hand injury.

According to reports, Rahul was struck on the hand during a team training session in Melbourne on Monday, December 19, just four days before the start of the fourth Test. The extent of the injury is not yet known, but it is a major concern for the Indian team given Rahul's importance in the batting lineup.

Rahul has been a key performer for India in the ongoing series against Australia. He scored a century in the first innings of the second Test in Adelaide, which helped India secure a famous victory. He also contributed with valuable runs in the third Test in Sydney, which ended in a draw.

The Boxing Day Test is a crucial fixture for both teams. India need to win to keep their hopes of winning the series alive, while Australia will be looking to wrap up a 3-0 triumph.

Rahul's absence would be a significant blow to India's chances. The opening batsman is one of the most experienced players in the team and his ability to score runs at the top of the order is vital.

If Rahul is ruled out, Mayank Agarwal is likely to replace him as the opening partner to Rohit Sharma. Agarwal has played 21 Tests for India and has a Test average of 41.33, including four centuries.

The Indian team management will be anxiously awaiting news on Rahul's injury. They will be hoping that it is not serious enough to keep him out of the Boxing Day Test, but they will also need to have a contingency plan in case he is unavailable.

The fourth Test between India and Australia will begin on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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