Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

"Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons," the cricket body said in a statement.

India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav will lead India in the T20I series while KL Rahul will captain the Men in Blue in the ODI series against South Africa.

In India’s seven World Cup matches so far, Rahul has been behind nine dismissals – eight catches and one stumping, the third highest, with Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, and below The Netherlands’ Scott Edwards (13) and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (12). However, unlike the other three, Rahul is not a full-time wicketkeeper.

Suniel Shetty highlighted Virat Kohli's exceptional skills in chasing targets, calling him the 'master or chasing'.

While the spinners restricted Australia to under 200, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s spirited knocks dented a spirited comeback by the Aussie bowling

Kohli scored and unbeaten on 122 and Rahul remained 111 not out as their 233-run stand for the third wicket took India to a record equalling 356 for two.

This is India's biggest win in terms of runs against the cross-border neighbours.

Despite a four-month hiatus and a rain delay, KL Rahul's seamless batting against Pakistan suggested no rustiness. Shreyas Iyer's back spasm moments before the toss paved the way for Rahul's stellar performance. In tandem with Virat Kohli, Rahul showcased exceptional running between the wickets, enhancing his fitness.

Kohli and Rahul shared an unbeaten 233-run stand off 194 balls after India started the reserve day on 147 for two. Kohli and Rahul shared an unbeaten 233-run stand off 194 balls after India started the reserve day on 147 for two.

India head coach Rahul Dravid said the niggle is unrelated to the thigh injury that kept him out of action for months.

Rahul, the Lucknow Super Giants skipper, had been ruled out of the entire IPL and the WTC final against Australia after he picked up the injury while fielding during an IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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The PTI can also confirm that veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat's shoulder condition is serious and he too is ruled out of the IPL. It is understood that it will be a race against time for BCCI Sports Science & Medical Team to get the senior batter-keeper Rahul ready for World Test Championship final in London from June 7 to 11.

LSG would also be facing the heat after failing to chase down a meagre total of 126 in their own den, getting bundled out for just 108 in 19.5 overs by Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

Indian Premier League: Chasing 136 for a win on a sluggish pitch, LSG were cruising along at 105 for 1 after 14 overs with 31 needed off 36 deliveries but ended at 128 for 7 from 20 overs.

Indian Premier League: Chasing target of 136 on a sluggish pitch, LSG were cruising along at 105 for 1 after 14 overs with 31 needed off 36 deliveries but ended at 128 for 7 at the end of 20 overs.

Indian Premier League: LSG defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs on Wednesday night at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Chasing 160 for a win, Zimbabwean Raza, who also picked a wicket with his spin bowling, cracked a 41-ball 57 to keep PBKS in the hunt after Matthew Short's 22-ball 34.

On a two-paced wicket, Rahul displayed great composure and skills en route his 56-ball 74 as he added 53 and 48 runs with Kyle Mayers (29) and Krunal Pandya (18) for the first and third wickets respectively.

Shahrukh Khan played a blinder of a knock under pressure to take Punjab Kings over the line in a last-over thriller. His unbeaten 23 of just 10 balls was a superb innings that complemented Sikander Raza's maiden half century (57 of 41) as PBKS come out on top in a tough chase.