KL Rahul is not playing in the IND vs AFG 3rd ODI due to India's workload management strategy
India leads the series 2-0
Jun 20, 2026
01:26 pm
What's the storyIndian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will not play in the third ODI against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
The decision is part of a workload management strategy by the Indian cricket team and has nothing to do with any injury or fitness issues.
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