Home IPL News KL Rahul hospitalised with acute appendicitis, to undergo surgery IPL 2021: PBKS skipper KL Rahul, earlier, did not respond to medication after complaining of severe abdominal pain. Team Sportstar Kolkata 02 May, 2021 17:24 IST Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul is the leading run-scorer, thus far, in IPL 2021. - BCCI/IPL Team Sportstar Kolkata 02 May, 2021 17:24 IST Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain KL Rahul has been admitted to the hospital after complaining of severe abdominal pain on Saturday night.The IPL 2021 Orange Cap holder was taken to the emergency room for further tests after he did not respond to initial medication. IPL 2021, PBKS vs DC Live Score: Mayank, Malan rebuild for Punjab after Rabada removes Prabhsimran, Gayle FOLLOW | RR vs SRH Live Score IPL 2021: Buttler 124 powers Rajasthan to 220/3 "He (Rahul) was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. It will be resolved surgically, and for safety measures, he has been transferred to the hospital for the same," read the team statement.Mayank Agarwal will lead Punjab in Rahul's absence when the side takes on Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.