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.

Perth: KL Rahul on Friday copped a blow on his right elbow and left the field for scans during India's match simulation at the WACA ground, raising concern ahead of the first Test against Australia here from November 22.

India players are training hard ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. A week before the clash, the visitors are involved in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA. During the action in the middle,

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.

Team India's star batter KL Rahul sustained an injury during a match simulation against India A at the WACA in Perth. The incident took place on Friday when Rahul was struck on his right elbow. Though he tried to continue playing after the blow,

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.

KL Rahul copped a blow on his right elbow and left the field for scans during India’s match simulation at the WACA ground, raising concern ahead of the first Test against Australia here from November 22.

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.

India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.