IPL 2021: Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul Hospitalized Due To Acute Appendicitis, To Undergo Surgery

Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings confirmed on Sunday that their skipper KL Rahul has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis.

The franchise made the announcement on social media, saying the 29-year-old complained of severe abdomen pain on Saturday night and didn’t respond to medication.

According to PTI, Mayank Agarwal will lead the side in Rahul’s absence, starting with Sunday’s match against Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad.