Suniel Shetty reacts to KL Rahul not playing WTC final post-injury: 'No player is bigger than the game'

Cricketer KL Rahul, who was leading Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL, sustained a thigh injury while fielding against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 1. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the league and he would not be taking part in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia next month.

Now, his father-in-law, veteran actor Suniel Shetty has shared an update about KL Rahul’s injury. Speaking with ETimes, Suniel said, ‘Rahul is undergoing surgery on May 9. We need your good wishes for that. The Indian team has a marvellous bunch of cricketers. They have good bench strength. I think it’s an opportunity for some other player to get to the WTC final and shine. No player is bigger than the game.’

Earlier, KL Rahul penned a lengthy post on social media, confirming that he would not be able to participate in the WTC final.

‘As the team captain, it pains me deeply not to be able to be there during this crucial period. But, I’m confident that the boys will rise to the occasion and give their best performance as always. I’ll be cheering for them from the sidelines with all of you, watching every game @lucknowsupergiants,’ Rahul wrote in his post.

‘Absolutely gutted that I won’t be at the Oval next month with Team India. I’ll do everything I can to get back in blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority. @indiancricketteam,’ he added.

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