According to reports, KL Rahul told the Board of Control for Cricket in India that he wants to be a member of the India A team to get ready for the test series against England by competing in the second unofficial match against the England Lions. In the first instance, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel had chosen Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan for the India. The cricketers, who are also members of India's Test team, may not arrive in time for the second match, which begins on June 6, and the final, which takes place on June 3, if Gujarat Titans win the Eliminator against Mumbai Indians and advance to the IPL playoffs, then defeat PBKS in Qualifier 2.

Since his Delhi Capitals are no longer in contention for the playoffs, Rahul raised his hand and volunteered to play for India. A team. Without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (both of whom have retired from Tests), the right-hander is one of India's most seasoned batsmen on tour and is scheduled to depart for England on Monday.

"He will be flying on Monday and will be playing a second unofficial test with the India A side. These games will provide him with game time and match practice because he is a member of the senior men's team, which will be competing in five Test matches throughout the series, a BCCI insider told The Indian Express.

Today in Canterbury, the India 'A' side, captained by Abhimanyu Easwaran, will face the England Lions in their first tour match. On June 13, a complete Indian squad will also compete in an intra-squad game in Beckenham. Leeds hosts the first Test on June 20. There are as many as nine members of the Test team who are also members of the India A squad.

K.L. Rahul is a crucial member of the Indian Test team in England.

The team is relying on KL Rahul's experience and composure in difficult foreign situations, since he is a reliable top-order hitter for India and will play a key role in the upcoming five-test series in England.

Rahul recently returned from a tour of Australia, where he averaged 30.66 runs in five Test matches, including two half-centuries, for a total of 255 runs. In the first Test in Perth, where he scored 26 and 77 in difficult conditions, he stood out. When he came back for the second Test, captain Rohit Sharma rearranged the batting lineup because of his excellent form and solidity, dropping himself to sixth place.

With 58 Test appearances for India under his belt, Rahul adds vital experience to the team. His previous performances against the English team will be essential as India gets ready for the high-stakes series in England. Rahul has amassed 807 runs in 18 games against England, averaging 29.88 runs per game, with two centuries and five half-centuries. In 2021, he had his greatest innings at Lord's, where he smashed 129 to pave the way for a well-known Indian triumph.

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