KL Rahul
Pathan Predicts Rohit and Gill Will Replace Padikkal and Jurel in India’s XI for Adelaide Test
In the absence of Rohit, who is away due to paternity leave with the birth of his second child in Mumbai, Rahul (77) shared 201 runs with Jaiswal (161) in the second innings for which India laid down a massive base for the thumping 295-run victory over Australia in Perth. "KL will open (in Adelaide). The way he batted and his partnership with Jaiswal was instrumental in that first test win.".
Rahul: Adapting to Different Positions is No Longer a Mental Challenge, Can Bat Anywhere
Rahul was superb in the first Test against Australia in Perth with scores of 26 and 77 while opening the innings in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who was on a paternity break.
Rahul Dravid Reflects: Yashasvi is Where I Was 10 Years Ago
In the 2014-15 series, then 22-year-old Rahul, batting at No. 6, had scores of 3 and 1 on debut at MCG but came back in the very next game as opener with an eye-catching knock of 110 in Sydney. As he faced nerves, during his second innings in Sydney in which he scored 16, he himself says that batting for an hour with Murali Vijay eased him.
Harbhajan Predicts Rohit Will Either Open or Bat at No. 3
KL Rahul and Yashaswi Jaiswal added a record 201 runs for the opening stand during the second innings of the Perth Test, which the visitors won by 295 runs with plenty of time left in the match.
Pujara: If Rohit Opens in BGT 2024-25, KL Rahul Should Bat at No. 3
"I think, for some reason, if we can carry on with the same batting order like KL and Yashasvi to open, Rohit could come in at three, and Shubman could come in at five. If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that. I think he has to bat top of the order because it suits his game really well. I hope we don't tinker around with that," Pujara told ESPNCricinfo on Thursday.
IPL 2025 Auction: Delhi Capitals Head Coach Badani Hails Rahul and Starc as World-Class Players
Pretty elated with the buys. Both KL and Starc are world-class players. In fact, they're battling each other right now in India versus Australia, so it's pretty interesting," said Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani after the buys.
IPL 2025 Auction: Pant, Rahul, Iyer Set to Raise the Stakes on Opening Day in Jeddah
After months of backroom strategy and tough scouting, it all comes down to pure business as 10 franchises look to get the best possible squads for the 2025 season and beyond.
Manjrekar: 'TV Umpire Lacked Sufficient Evidence for Rahul's Controversial Dismissal'
The incident occurred just before lunch, leaving India reeling at 47 for 4 after opting to bat on a challenging surface.
When in Doubt, Don’t Give Out: Former Players Question Third Umpire’s Call on KL Rahul
After the on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough had given his judgement in KL Rahul's favor after the Australian team had appealed, the DRS was invoked by the home team to challenge that decision.
Watch | BGT 2024-25: KL Rahul Fumes Over 'Controversial' DRS Call Before Lunch
Rahul was given not out by the on-field umpire while trying to defend off Mitchell Starc in the 23rd over, following which Australia went for the DRS, as they felt for a caught-behind dismissal.
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