KL Rahul Wedding: IND vs SL Series: Indian vice-captain KL Rahul is likely to miss the three-match T20 & ODI series against SriLanka at home. InsideSport understands that Rahul has sought a mini-break after the Test series against Bangladesh. He will get married to Suneil Shetty’s daughter Athiya Shetty in January’s first week. However, he will be available for the home series against NewZealand. As Rohit Sharma is also expected to take a break from T20s, Hardik Pandya is likely to lead in the T20 series. But the fixtures for SriLanka series at home is yet to be announced. The series is likely to take place in first week of January. Follow India Tour of Bangladesh LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Recently, Suneil Shetty confirmed the long-standing rumour of KL Rahul’s wedding with daughter Athiya Shetty. The two have been dating since 2018.
“Hopefully soon, we will know when and where will the wedding will happen. I guess at the right time, everyone will know details about the wedding,” Suneil Shetty told Hindustan Times.
KL Rahul Wedding: KL Rahul likely to miss IND vs SL Series due to wedding, Hardik Pandya set to lead in T20s, Follow LIVE Updates
With preparations already begun for World Cup 2023, KL Rahul missing the ODI series might not be ideal. But it is family time. A BCCI official earlier told InsideSport that he had asked for some personal time off.
KL Rahul is already under fire for his lukewarm form. He was one of the stars who did not fire in T20 World Cup. In that context, the Bangladesh series will be crucial.
“KL has asked for some personal time off. That is why he is not playing in New Zealand. He does not have any injury concerns or a break. He has some family commitments. I am not aware if he is getting married or engaged but yes, he has some personal commitment is what I can tell you,” a BCCI official told InsideSport earlier.
As he has taken a break from the NewZealand series, Rahul is busy with his wedding preparations. He recently visited Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Mangalore temple in Mangaluru.
But on Wednesday, he will leave for Dhaka along with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other teammates. India will begin practice from Thursday.
KL Rahul Wedding: KL Rahul likely to miss IND vs SL Series due to wedding, Hardik Pandya set to lead in T20s, Follow LIVE Updates
Immediately after the Test series against Bangladesh, Team India will return home for the SriLanka series. However, with focus on ODIs and Tests, it is unlikely that top players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli besides Rishabh Pant will take part. Instead, Hardik Pandya is likely to be tasked with leading the squad again.
But a lot will depend on the incoming selection committee. The new selection committee will be in charge of selection for the SriLanka series. If they decide to have Rohit and Virat both play in the T20 series, it could change.
Big Decisions for New Selection Committee:
- Player rotation.
- Decision on split captaincy
- Decision on split coaching for T20s
- Decision on elevating Hardik Pandya as full-time T20 captain
- Planning for World Cup 2023 and 2024.
KL Rahul Wedding: KL Rahul likely to miss IND vs SL Series due to wedding, Hardik Pandya set to lead in T20s, Follow LIVE Updates
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Dec 4, Sunday | Bangladesh vs India, 1st ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 12:30 PM |
| Dec 7, Wednesday | Bangladesh vs India, 2nd ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 12:30 PM |
| Dec 10, Saturday | Bangladesh vs India, 3rd ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 12:30 PM |
| Dec 14-18 | Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | 9:30 AM |
| Dec 22 – Dec 26 | Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Test | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 9:30 AM |
India ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shahbaz Ahmed, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen
India’s squad for Bangladesh Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav
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