Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:55am on 11 Jan 2025,Saturday Sports
The BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has rejected KL Rahul's request for a break from the upcoming white-ball series against England. Rahul had asked for time off following his demanding performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Initially agreed upon, the committee reversed the decision, instructing Rahul to participate in the ODIs starting February 6. This decision was made to provide Rahul with match practice ahead of the Champions Trophy, starting February 19. The committee aims to finalize India's combination for the tournament, with Rahul being a key figure, especially as a wicketkeeper in the ODIs.
