Wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul was on Tuesday ruled out of the first two matches of the upcoming Asia Cup due to a “niggle”, delaying his much-anticipated return to the Indian team.
India head coach Rahul Dravid said the niggle is unrelated to the thigh injury that kept him out of action for months. He was named in the Indian squad for the tournament, starting Wednesday. “K L has had a good week with us, playing well, progress is good