BREAKING | KL Rahul returns positive test for COVID-19 ahead of WI tour

KL Rahul’s hopes of a comeback have received another sudden shock as the player has tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of 1st ODI against West Indies.

The player had completed his rehabilitation after suffering from a groin injury right before the T20I series against South Africa at home and was expected to make a return against the Caribbean side.

India will have a lot on their plates now as the player was expected to be a crucial part of the line-up against West Indies, leaving the team management and selectors pondering options for who can replace the player.

The news is also expected to hamper Rahul’s chances of his positioning for the squad in the 2022 T20 World Cup, as the player has been out of action since the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

While it is certain that the player will likely recover from the virus soon and make a comeback. It will be interesting to see the combination India tries out for their playing eleven, with names such as Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in contention.