Sara Ali Khan
KL Rahul Is Our Top Choice; No Room for Two Keeper-Batters: Gambhir on Pant's Exclusion
Gambhir was keen to clarify that with two wicketkeepers in the team, logically enough, therefore, both were unable to fit in the team, especially since the team looked that strong generally. Gambhir stated, "KL is the No. 1 wicketkeeper, and he has performed for us."
Rahul Likely to Be Rested for White-Ball Series Against England
The home series comprises five T20s and three ODIs, which will be more significant considering it precedes the Champions Trophy starting February 19.
3rd Test: Hazlewood Undergoes Scans, Doubtful for Further Participation
Hazlewood arrived late on the field at the start of play and appeared to struggle when he began his spell, rarely exceeding 131 kmph. His first delivery was a wide long hop, which KL Rahul cut away with ease.
3rd Test: Rahul's Half-Century Guides India to 167/6 at Lunch on Day 4
The opening session of the day was a shared contest between the two sides. Australia bagged two crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma (10) and Rahul (84) while India added 116 runs to the scoreboard in the extended opening session which saw 32 overs being bowled despite a brief rain interruption.
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.
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