Cricket Update: KL Rahul Ruled Out, Devdutt Padikkal to Debut in Rajkot Test

Indian cricketer KL Rahul ruled out of third Test against England in Rajkot due to injury.

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Devdutt Padikkal named as replacement for Rahul, potentially making his Test debut.

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Rahul undergoing rehabilitation at National Cricket Academy (NCA) for thigh injury.

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Padikkal's impressive domestic record and recent form make him a promising addition to the squad.

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Ravindra Jadeja also under NCA's surveillance for injury recovery, his participation uncertain.

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Shreyas Iyer excluded from team due to back pain, creating opportunities for other players.

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India and England tied at 1-1 in the five-match Test series, setting the stage for an intense battle in Rajkot.

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Squad for third Test includes seasoned players like Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin.

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Series significance heightened as India aims to capitalize on home advantage.

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