Rahul Dravid confirms KL Rahul to miss 1st 2 Asia Cup matches

KL Rahul, India's wicketkeeper-batter, will miss the first two matches of the Asia Cup.

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Rahul Dravid, India's head coach, announced the decision due to Rahul's recovery from an injury.

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The matches against Pakistan and Nepal will be the ones Rahul will miss.

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Rahul had been progressing well but has a slight niggle, according to BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

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Rahul's absence is confirmed for the Kandy leg of the trip; he will be under NCA's care.

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His condition will be reevaluated on September 4th, with positive signs noted.

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