KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow in an injury concern for India ahead of the first Test, while Virat Kohli shrugged off speculation over his fitness but was one of several batters caught behind the wicket in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA.

KL Rahul was hit on his right elbow by a bouncer during Team India’s intra-squad match simulation in Perth and was forced to leave the field of play. Rahul is seen as opener Rohit Sharma’s replacement for first Test against Australia.

Rahul was reportedly struck on his right elbow from a bouncer during the intra-squad practice match in Perth. The 32-year-old tried to resume innings after immediate attention from the physios, but was forced to exit the field with discomfort.

As per the reporters from the venue, Rahul suffered a blow on his right forearm/elbow from a short pitch delivery. Though the batter tried to bat after some help from the physio, Rahul later walked off the field, sending panic inside the Indian dressing room.

Rahul was hit on his right forearm/elbow off a bumpy short delivery during India's match simulatin session in Perth. Though he tried to resume his batting after some help from the physio, Rahul decided to walk off the field.

Former India captain Virat Kohli is currently in Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 which is scheduled to start from November 22. Team India are scheduled to play five Test match series against Australia as their last assignment for the World Test Championship cycle.

India batter KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during a match simulation session on Friday morning ahead of the first Test against Australia at the WACA in Perth.

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Virat Kohli has always enjoyed a brilliant run of form when playing in Australia. His aggressive and stylish batting has made him a fan favorite in the land down under.