Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Prince Khatri Ruled Out of RPL 2025 with ACL Tear
Rugby star Prince Khatri got a bad knee injury during his first game of the new rugby season.
He hurt his knee while trying to tackle another player.
The injury is a torn ACL, which will keep him from playing for six to nine months.
He is sad that he can't play, but he plans to work hard to get better.
His team, the Hyderabad Heroes, will have to play without him.
Another player named Shakti Nag will play in his place.
Prince Khatri, a key player for Hyderabad Heroes, suffered an ACL tear during the RPL 2025 season opener.
The injury occurred in the second half of the match against Kalinga Black Tigers at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.
Scans confirmed a Grade 3 ACL tear, sidelining Khatri for six to nine months.
Khatri, the second-costliest Indian signing, expressed heartbreak and determination for recovery.
Shakti Nag will replace Khatri for the remainder of the RPL season.
- Who
- Prince Khatri, a rugby player for Hyderabad Heroes.
- What
- Prince Khatri suffered a Grade 3 ACL tear.
- When
- During the RPL 2025 season opener.
- Where
- Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex.
- Why
- An awkward landing while attempting a tackle caused the injury.
- Player
- Prince Khatri
- Team
- Hyderabad Heroes
- Injury
- Grade 3 ACL tear
- Recovery Time
- 6-9 months
- Replacement
- Shakti Nag
- Event
- RPL 2025