The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested India batter KL Rahul to participate in the three-match ODI series against England in February, after initially planning to rest him until the Champions Trophy. The move aims to provide Rahul with match practice ahead of the upcoming tournament.

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• BCCI has decided to include KL Rahul in the ODI series against England in February.
• Initially, Rahul was to be rested for the entire white-ball series.
• The decision was revised to allow Rahul match practice before the Champions Trophy.
• Rahul plays in the middle order and is also a wicketkeeper in ODIs.
• Despite not being part of India’s recent T20 squad, Rahul remains India’s top ‘keeper-batter in ODIs.
• He has been consistent in scoring runs in the middle order in ODIs.
• Rahul opted out of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts in Vadodara.
• He had recently returned from Australia after playing all five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
• This decision will help Rahul regain match fitness and sharpen his skills for the Champions Trophy.