Seasoned batter KL Rahul, who is recovering from an elbow niggle, was not included in the Karnataka Ranji Trophy squad for their penultimate Elite Group C match against Punjab, beginning here on January 23.

Seasoned batter KL Rahul, who is recovering from an elbow niggle, was not included in the Karnataka Ranji Trophy squad for their penultimate Elite Group C match against Punjab, beginning here on January 23. The PTI had reported on January 18 that Rahul could be a part of the state side for its last league match against Haryana on January 30.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have told the BCCI medical staff they are carrying niggles which will not allow them to play the next round of Ranji Trophy games from January 23. It is learnt that Kohli had neck pain and had taken an injection on January 8,

Team India batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team that they are facing niggle issues following which they won`t be able to make their presence for their domestic teams,

India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his participation for the next round of the Ranji Trophy matches starting January 23. There have been questions over Rohit's form in the longest format after his poor show in his last eight Tests,

KL Rahul is likely to miss Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, beginning here on Thursday, to continue his recovery from an elbow niggle