- Thursday, April 25, 2024
By: Eastern Eye Staff
India have ruled opening batsman Lokesh Rahul out of the first Test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday (26) due to viral fever. Rahul, who scored a half-century in a two-day warm-up match last week, stayed in Colombo as the rest of the squad practised in Galle. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Monday (24) that Rahul has “no major health concerns” but will miss the first Test as a “precautionary measure”. Rahul, who missed the Champions Trophy last month and a short tour of the West Indies with a shoulder injury, played a vital role in India’s Test series win over…
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