Rahul was ruled out of the series against South Africa. He then went through sports hernia surgery in Germany after a groin strain and a leg muscle injury. According to the reports, his rehabilitation has started under the leadership of Dr. Nitin Patel, the head of the sports science team of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He can return to Team India from the T20 series against West Indies.
He has been given a place in the team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the condition that if he is fit, he will play the series. Lokesh Rahul In the last eight years, the 30-year-old has played 42 Tests, 42 One Day Internationals and 56 T20 Internationals for India. Can play a big role for Team India in T20 World Cup.