KL Rahul suffered an elbow injury during a practice match in Australia, raising concerns ahead of the first Test. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli had scans for an unspecified issue but is set to play. Kohli's recent form is under scrutiny,

Virat Kohli brushed off ongoing fitness speculation but was one of several batters to be caught behind the wicket during an intra-squad simulation at the WACA.

As per the reporters from the venue, Rahul suffered a blow on his right forearm/elbow from a short pitch delivery. Though the batter tried to bat after some help from the physio, Rahul later walked off the field, sending panic inside the Indian dressing room.

KL Rahul was hit on his right elbow by a bouncer during Team India’s intra-squad match simulation in Perth and was forced to leave the field of play. Rahul is seen as opener Rohit Sharma’s replacement for first Test against Australia.

Rahul was reportedly struck on his right elbow from a bouncer during the intra-squad practice match in Perth. The 32-year-old tried to resume innings after immediate attention from the physios, but was forced to exit the field with discomfort.

India's star batter KL Rahul faced an injury during a practice match against India A ahead of the opening Test in Perth.

KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow in an injury concern for India ahead of the first Test, while Virat Kohli shrugged off speculation over his fitness but was one of several batters caught behind the wicket in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA.

India batter KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during a match simulation session on Friday morning ahead of the first Test against Australia at the WACA in Perth.

KL Rahul, battling poor form and vying for a spot in India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia, retired hurt after being struck by a bouncer during a practice match. The extent of his injury remains unclear,

Rahul was hit on his right forearm/elbow off a bumpy short delivery during India's match simulatin session in Perth. Though he tried to resume his batting after some help from the physio, Rahul decided to walk off the field.