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KL Rahul’s batting position sparked debate after India’s second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel ahead of him. Axar managed just seven runs, while Rahul looked comfortable.
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INDIA BATTING COACH SITANSHU KOTAK ON KL RAHUL & HIS GREATNESS:
- "Probably all the time, KL Rahul has never let the team down. So it is brilliant to have someone like him who has that experience, that temperament and that game also, who can rotate, who can hit boundaries and when required, he can easily hit a few sixes when team needed". (Cricbuzz).
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KL Rahul might not bat again in this ODI series, and every time there is a gap between him playing ODIs, or someone else performs, people start doubting his place in the team, which has to stop
He deserves more respect in this format of the game, and it should be mixed with other formats. And with the World Cup in Africa and not Asia, he should be the number 5. No questions.
Firstly, being a Test opener and middle-order player is an extreme contrast, and he juggles between both
Secondly, he has been incredibly consistent. 50+ average in ODIs.
His record at number 5 and below is only second to ABD in ODI history
Thirdly, he also keeps getting pushed to number 5 and 6
And he either gets to bat as a finisher in the 40th over or walks out to bat and has to accelerate from the start, like today; he walks out when there is a collapse and has to rebuild, and very consistently has done both jobs brilliantly
Lastly, a lot of people are stuck on 19/11 and his knock that day. He was a convenient scapegoat. Obviously, his knock was poor but there was a lot of context
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Showed my love towards KL by holding his jersey in 20feet below the sea level
@klrahul @DelhiCapitals @SunielVShetty @theathiyashetty @dasjy0tirmay @ImGani22 @Kunal_KLR @klbasit1 @klraahull @CricCrazyJohns @mufaddal_vohra
#KLRahul #KLRahul𓃵 #Scuba #netrani
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Nobody has damaged KL Rahul's image more than Rohit Sharma's fans & his PR. Yes, everyone makes mistakes, but they treated KL Rahul like a criminal for his innings in the 2023 WC final.
The reality is that KL simply lacks a strong PR team. Rohit has failed in 7 T20 WC, yet hardly anyone questions him because his PR knows how to control the narrative and cover up his failures. KL Rahul, has no PR to defend him or justify his performances. That's the difference.
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"The good news for New Zealand is that they have India at 47 for 4. The bad news is that one of the most accomplished batters is here at number 6. His name is KL Rahul."
That is what Ian Smith said on commentary as KL Rahul strode to the crease, and I knew straight away this was a moment he would relish. This is exactly the kind of situation, and the kind of innings, where he devours everyone in front of him.
For India, it is a real gift that he bats down the order, because whenever a collapse comes, he is the one who rescues them.
#NZvsIND
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Not saying this with a biased mindset but you should be really grateful that you have a batter like KL Rahul in your team. Knocks like these will never catch the attention of the masses, but he looks so comfortable at the crease and that’s the sign of a very high quality batter
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😂❤️ VIRAT KOHLI SPOTTED ADJUSTING KL RAHUL'S TIGHT JERSEY!
A funny moment on the field! 😍 KL Rahul's jersey appeared a little too tight, and Virat Kohli was seen helping him adjust it. ❤️
🇮🇳 A LOVELY MOMENT OF BONDING BETWEEN KOHLI AND RAHUL!
Image Credit: Sonyliv
#INDvsNZ
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Barring KL Rahul, no other active Indian cricketer wished birthday to Virat on Insta.
P.S: No hate to any players, of course just thought of it
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- Came in after Iyer's dance.
- Easily left an outswinger on the 1st ball.
- Defended 4th ball like Dravid.
- Played every ball with 100% control.
- Didn't lose his calm or get greedy to finish the game; instead, let the youngster finish it.
That's KL Rahul for you. 🫡
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Happy Birthday Legend @imVkohli 🍾
Can you please stop making Batting look so easy?! 😄
#HappyBirthdayVirat
