It was made public on Twitter when LSG shared the popular “Dear Cricket” tweet from the veteran India player.
Lucknow Super Goliaths’ mission in the IPL 2023 experienced an immense blow on Friday as their captain KL Rahul was governed out of the rest of the competition inferable from a physical issue he caused in the match against Imperial Challengers Bangalore.
Karun Nair, a former RCB star, was named his replacement by LSG later that day. It was made public on Twitter when LSG shared the popular “Dear Cricket” tweet from the veteran India player.
That’s what LSG on Friday uncovered “Further tests and outputs have tragically affirmed a huge tear to Rahul’s ligament which will require a medical procedure.”
The injury truth be told saw him being administered out of the World Test Title last also, which will happen one month from now at The Oval against Australia.
Later that same day, they shared Nair’s viral December tweet announcing his selection as Rahul’s season-long replacement.
India’s second triple centurion in Test cricket, Nair, had posted on Twitter: After being disqualified from the Ranji Trophy, “Dear Cricket, give me one more chance”
Nair will be playing in his 10th IPL season, in which he has made 76 appearances and scored 1496 runs, including 10 fifties, for four teams.
He was selected by the RCB franchise in 2013. Where he played for two seasons before moving to the Rajasthan Royals in 2014.
He made a name for himself in domestic cricket in 2013. He later addressed Delhi Thrill seekers (presently Delhi Capitals) in 2016 and 2017 preceding moving base to the Punjab establishment.
In 2022, he returned to Rajasthan. But only played three games and scored 16 runs before being released by the team. LSG has roped in the India star for INR 50 lakhs.
With five wins in ten matches, LSG currently sits second in the points table with 11 points. After their home match against Chennai Super Kings was postponed due to rain, they lost by one point.
On May 7, they will take on the defending champions and reigning champions, the Gujarat Titans, in Ahmedabad.