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 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.

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.

Indian batters face challenges against the bounce in Perth during a simulation match against India A, as they prepare for the upcoming Test series.

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,

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 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.

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