Lokesh Rahul was allowed by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to play in the IPL. But it was said that Rahul will not be able to play as a wicketkeeper in the initial few matches. He was allowed to play IPL under that condition. But Rahul picked up the gloves in the first match. He played against Rajasthan Royals without complying with the conditions of the board. After Shreyas Iyer and Ishaan Kishan, one more cricketer did not comply with the board’s conditions.Rahul could not play four Tests against England. He was injured.
Even though he recovered before the IPL, the board said that Rahul is not fully healthy. He can bat but cannot play as a wicketkeeper. Another wicketkeeper of Lucknow team, Quinton de Kock, spoke before the start of the match. He said, “I don’t know the reason, but I have been told that Rahul will not play as a wicketkeeper in the first few matches.
I am not one of those who decide the team. So I cannot say the exact reason.”A board official told news agency PTI. Rahul may not play as a wicketkeeper in the first few matches of IPL. He said, “NCA has allowed Rahul to play in IPL. Lucknow will join the team on March 20. After that he will fly to Jaipur to play the first match. It is heard that initially he is not allowed to lean forward. After a few matches, he will be able to keep. In the first few matches, he Will play only as a batter.”
