The Indian cricket team recently held an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA in Perth in preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Several top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, were caught behind on bouncy Perth surfaces.

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.

India batter KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during a match simulation session on Friday morning ahead of the first Test against Australia at the WACA in Perth.