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.

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,

Kohli is struggling for big runs of late and his last Test century was against the West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.

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.

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.

India's star batter KL Rahul faced an injury during a practice match against India A ahead of the opening Test in Perth.

India batter KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during a match simulation session on Friday morning ahead of the first Test against Australia at the WACA in Perth.

KL Rahul, battling poor form and vying for a spot in India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia, retired hurt after being struck by a bouncer during a practice match. The extent of his injury remains unclear,

Rahul was hit on his right forearm/elbow off a bumpy short delivery during India's match simulatin session in Perth. Though he tried to resume his batting after some help from the physio, Rahul decided to walk off the field.