KL Rahul Ruled Out of Third Test against England, replacement announced

KL Rahul Ruled Out of Third Test

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Big Blow to Team India

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KL Rahul Out Due to Injury

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Replacement Announced

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Challenges for Team India

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Middle Order Concerns

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Positive News for Ravindra Jadeja

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Long-term Implications

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