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KL Rahul Rested for IND vs AFG 3rd ODI in Chennai

2026-06-23 · KL Rahul · Player Focus

KL Rahul Rested for IND vs AFG 3rd ODI in Chennai

KL Rahul is not playing in the 3rd ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. He was part of the three changes made by Team India for the dead-rubber.

What happened?

Team India skipper Shubman Gill did not reveal the reason behind Rahul's exclusion. The understanding is that KL Rahul has been rested for the fixture.

Why it matters for KL Rahul

KL Rahul will likely be needed to keep wickets in the upcoming England tour. He smashed a quick-fire 39 in the first ODI and perished for a first-ball duck in the second. The Men in Blue have already taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

What comes next?

KL Rahul could be appointed as the skipper of the Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027. Rishabh Pant may return to the Capitals from the Lucknow Super Giants. Kuldeep Yadav may be traded to the Lucknow Super Giants in return. Harsh Dubey, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Prasidh Krishna have come in for KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh. The first ODI in Dharamshala saw India win a rain-shortened 25-over contest. KL Rahul's exclusion has raised questions about his role in the team. The 3rd ODI is being played at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on June 20. The match is a dead-rubber, with India already leading the series 2-0. KL Rahul's performance in the series has been mixed so far. He will look to regain his form in the upcoming England tour. The England tour will be a crucial test for KL Rahul and the Indian team.

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