Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

The batter’s fitness – he was hit on the elbow while batting – is a relief for India ahead of the first game in Perth

Indian batsman KL Rahul has recovered from an elbow injury. He is likely to open the batting in the first Test against Australia. Rahul sustained the injury during a practice match. He has resumed training and is confident of playing.