IND vs ENG 5th Test: KL ruled out, Bumrah returns for the final clash

Rahul has travelled to London to get an expert`s opinion on his injury. He was unavailable just after the series opener in Hyderabad. Later, according to BCCI, the right-hander was 90 per cent fit before the third test match.

“Mr. KL Rahul, whose participation in the final IDFC First Bank Test was subject to fitness, has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala. The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring him and coordinating with specialists in London for further management of his issue,” the Board said in a release.

With the series in the bag,Jasprit Bumrahwho was released from the squad for the fourth test will join the squad in Dharmashala for the IND vs ENG 5th Test starting on March 7.

The hosts are already leading the series 3-1 after securing victory in the fourth test match against England. Rahul`s absence from the final Test means Rajat Patidar remained with the squad but the MP batter can`t be sure of his place in the playing eleven, having aggregated only 63 runs in six innings.

All-rounder Washington Sundar has also been released from the squad. “He will join Tamil Nadu his Ranji Trophy side for their Ranji Trophy Semi-final fixture against Mumbai, starting March 2nd, 2024. He will join the India squad after the completion of the domestic fixture for the fifth Test, if need be,” the BCCI said.