In addition to losing their most valuable player, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, to an injury on the day of their most significant test of the World Cup 2023 against second-placed South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India also lost their vice-captain. The top player suffered an ankle injury during the Pune match against Bangladesh last month. Although there were rumors that he would be back for the knockout stages, Hardik’s injury did not heal well enough to keep him out of the competition for the rest of it. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was selected to replace him in the team, although KL Rahul has reportedly been nominated vice captain by the BCCI.
On Saturday, the Indian cricket team announced that Hardik will not be participating in the World Cup. The all-rounder, who was selected as the tournament’s vice-captain, participated in India’s first four games prior to becoming hurt, which caused him to miss three consecutive games.
In an attempt to make it to the championship game for the first time since 2011, India still has two league matches and a semifinal to go. According to Indian Express, BCCI has designated Rahul as Rohit Sharma’s backup.
KL Rahul has been named by the BCCI as the Indian team’s vice-captain for the balance of the World Cup. Ajit Agarkar, the head of the selection committee, who is traveling with the squad, notified him about it on Saturday morning, a BCCI official told The Indian Express.
Jasprit Bumrah was also a contender for that position, according to the article, but Rahul beat him out because he was the wicketkeeper and had a greater grasp of how the game was played. Now, the No. 5 hitter for India will be present at all bowlers’ and bats’ meetings and will also be involved in squad selection.
