KL Rahul: In the ongoing India vs. West Indies Test, KL Rahul looks in good form as the Indian team dominated on the first day in Ahmedabad. Currently he has completed his half century and is playing on 79 runs, hitting 10 fours. He played a crucial role on the first day as India reached 121/2 in 38 overs, where they trailed by 41 runs after the West Indies team was bowled out for 162 runs.
The wicketkeeper batter didn’t lose his focus and kept pressure on the West Indies, even after India lost the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal (36) and Sai Sudharsan (7).
“KL Rahul Has To Boost His Average”: Aakash Chopra
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra, talking about KL Rahul, said,
“In my opinion, this is a very important series for KL Rahul; an average of 35 does not suit him at all. It is wrong, and if he needs to better it, then he has to write his name in this series, and he batted in that way today. The backfoot punch that he plays, no one in international cricket plays it better than him. Through this series and the South Africa one, Rahul has to boost his average to 42 to 45.”
After 63 tests, Rahul has scored a total of 3789 runs at an average of 35.41, smashing 10 centuries and 19 fifties.
“KL Rahul Was Not Talented” : Ravi Shastri
Further, the former Indian head coach, speaking about KL Rahul, said,
“I think there was not one person in the world who denied his potential and said that he (Rahul) was not talented. What annoyed people was that, with that kind of talent, he was not delivering. And in this series, you’re seeing the best of Rahul. What I am seeing is a slight adjustment he’s made with his front foot, in his stance, and while defending. It just opened up a bit, which allows his back to come through cleanly. Even when he’s hitting it towards mid-wicket, it’s the full face of the blade.”
On the second day, India is leading by 28 runs; credit goes to KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s classic knocks against the West Indies.
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