Why was KL Rahul absent from toss during LSG vs PBKS clash? Stand-in captain Nicholas Pooran reveals reason

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Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul didn't come out for the toss during the side's second match of the IPL 2024 season against Punjab Kings on Saturday..

Instead, it was Nicholas Pooran who captained the LSG side; initially, there were concerns that Rahul had suffered another injury..

However, as Pooran chose to bat after winning the toss in Lucknow, he alleviated those fears by confirming that Rahul would participate in the match as an Impact Player.P)..

The LSG captain played a crucial knock on his comeback match in the IPL against the Royals, smashing 58 off 44 deliveries..

Both sides will look to gain momentum in the match on Saturday; while LSG are hunting for a maiden win this season, Punjab Kings faced a setback earlier this week with a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru..

Full story at Hindustan Times | 

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