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New Delhi: Royal Challengers are all set to suffer another setback as star India batsman KL Rahul is likely to miss the 10th version of IPL with shoulder injury. With Virat Kohli’s availability still in doubt, Rahul’s absence will be a big blow.



Rahul is likely to travel to England next week for surgery on his left shoulder. The 24-year-old was hit with an injury during the first Test match against Australia in Pune 



KL Rahul, after making his move from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Royal Challengers Bangalore last year he finished third top run getter for RCB, just behind Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.



The right arm batsman played a crucial role in the 9th edition as Royal Challengers Bangalore marched to the finals, eventually ending the season as runners-up