KL Rahul is set to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab due to an elbow niggle. He has reported his concerns to the BCCI medical team and may return for the final league game against Haryana. The Karnataka Cricket Association will announce the team soon, with Shubman Gill available for Punjab.
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