India suffer World Cup injury scare as KL Rahul limps off field

He fell awkwardly after attempting to catch Jonny Bairstow on the boundary as England made a fast start in Birmingham

India have suffered a World Cup concern in their crucial match against England at Edgbaston, with KL Rahul leaving the field.

He fell awkwardly after attempting to catch Jonny Bairstow on the boundary as England made a fast start in Birmingham.

It is thought that he has suffered a back twinge; he left the field immediately. He is expected to bat.

Left-arm spinner Ravi Jadeja – a dynamic fielder – came on to replace the opening batsman, promptly taking an excellent catch to dismiss Jason Roy.

Because Rahul's injury has since been ruled an external problem, he is permitted to bat in any position, despite being off the field for some time while India bowled.

This is a key game for England, who have to win both of their final group games to guarantee their path into the semi-finals. India need 338 runs to win at Edgbaston.

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