KL Rahul ruled out of third Test, Padikkal to replace him in squad
1 year, 1 month ago

KL Rahul ruled out of third Test, Padikkal to replace him in squad

New Indian Express  

RAJKOT: Senior India batter KL Rahul was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against England after failing to fully recover from his quadriceps strain that forced him to miss the second match in Visakhapatnam. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity. As far as Rahul is concerned, the 31-year-old batter's extended break raises a serious question about whether the senior India players and the BCCI's medical team are giving proper picture about the injury status of certain players. "If the BCCI's medical team knew in first place that Rahul's quad injury is as serious as it looks, why in the first place was he kept in provisional squad.

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KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final
1 week, 6 days ago

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final

ABC  

India has lifted the Champions Trophy after an absorbing battle with New Zealand in the final. Just as in the semifinal against Australia on the same ground five days earlier, the finisher Rahul kept his cool and, aided by fellow old stagers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, steered India to another major title with just one over to spare on …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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2 weeks ago

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

Live Mint  

Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter
2 weeks, 1 day ago

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the team has found a dependable and effective No. 6 batter in KL Rahul, praising him as a crucial element ahead of India's Champions Trophy Final against New Zealand on March 9. Rahul, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the tournament, has embraced his middle-order role, delivering vital contributions that could be instrumental against the Black …

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma suffers hamstring injury scare, struggles to move freely
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma suffers hamstring injury scare, struggles to move freely

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was not at his 100 per cent on Sunday during the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, after suffering a hamstring injury scare in Dubai. India vs Pakistan Updates On-air commentator Dinesh Karthik noted that Rohit Sharma first experienced discomfort in his hamstring while celebrating Babar Azam’s wicket. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table …

KL Rahul 'sacrificed his fifty' for Shubman Gill's century vs Bangladesh: 'Agar Hardik Pandya hota toh…', fears internet
1 month ago

KL Rahul 'sacrificed his fifty' for Shubman Gill's century vs Bangladesh: 'Agar Hardik Pandya hota toh…', fears internet

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill has enjoyed quite the start to 2025. But thanks to a patient innings and timely support from KL Rahul, Gill flourished, en route to completing his 8th ODI hundred and taking India over the line to fetch his team 2 crucial points. Hardik Pandya would have been the next batter to partner Shubman Gill if KL Rahul's wicket …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Rahul, who scored a quick-fire 40 off 29 balls in the third ODI against England, was seen clearing the ropes with ease, practising sixes off almost …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

KL Rahul should not be wasted at No.6: Parthiv Patel after rapid Ahmedabad cameo
1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul should not be wasted at No.6: Parthiv Patel after rapid Ahmedabad cameo

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul scored a quickfire cameo of 40 runs on Wednesday, February 12. Rahul, batting at No.5 for the first time in the series, showed his worth, guiding India to a commanding total of 356 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Highlights Rahul's stunning output with the bat was praised by …

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels KL Rahul should remain the first-choice wicketkeeper over the talented Rishabh Pant for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma will look to finalise the wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming Champions Trophy, based on the performances in the three-match ODI series against England. Rahul brings …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper

India Today  

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ignored by the team management for the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. There was widespread debate amongst fans and pundits about who should be India’s wicketkeeper ahead of the series with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also approaching. IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live …

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England. Rohit and former captain Virat Kohli, who both retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win in the shortest format last year, …

KL Rahul dismissed for 26 on Ranji Trophy return against Haryana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul dismissed for 26 on Ranji Trophy return against Haryana

The Hindu  

KL Rahul was dismissed for 26 off 37 balls during Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Haryana at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/la1HISwMCP — Ashwin Achal January 30, 2025 Rahul is playing his first Ranji Trophy match since February 2020, when he faced off against Bengal during the semifinal at Eden Gardens. Rahul had missed Karnataka’s previous …

KL Rahul to bat at No.3 for Karnataka on Ranji Trophy return with an eye on Champions Trophy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul to bat at No.3 for Karnataka on Ranji Trophy return with an eye on Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

While all the focus has been on Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years, KL Rahul, like he always does, went about his business quietly. He played a Duleep Trophy match last year, but the crucial Elite Group C match between Karnataka and Haryana at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be his first Ranji …

KL Rahul hits nets for Karnataka's crucial Ranji Trophy match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul hits nets for Karnataka's crucial Ranji Trophy match

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: KL Rahul's net session is all about meticulousness. There was no exception at the KSCA grounds here on Wednesday as he readied himself for Karnataka's crucial Ranji Trophy match against Haryana. The cycle starts from Wednesday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, as big runs from his willow will make the job easier for Karnataka in their last league match …

Ahead of Ranji comeback, Kohli summons former India batting coach Bangar for help
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Ranji comeback, Kohli summons former India batting coach Bangar for help

The Hindu  

Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli's peak as an international cricketer between 2014 to 2019 and it was hardly surprising to find the former India batting coach being summoned by the star for a special net session ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years. Kohli's national team colleagues like skipper Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi …

KL Rahul misses out as Karnataka name squad for Ranji trophy clash against Punjab
2 months ago

KL Rahul misses out as Karnataka name squad for Ranji trophy clash against Punjab

India TV News  

India batter KL Rahul is not part of the Karnataka Ranji trophy squad for their sixth-round clash against Punjab in Bengaluru, starting from January 23 onwards. Sanju Samson not in Kerala squad Meanwhile, Sanju Samson has also not been picked in Kerala's team for Kerala's sixth round clash against Madhya Pradesh as he will be on India duty in the …

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul to miss Ranji Trophy games?
2 months ago

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul to miss Ranji Trophy games?

Deccan Chronicle  

India premier batter Virat Kohli had communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India that he had a neck pain and won't be participating in the next leg of the Ranji Trophy beginning January 23, according to a report on ESPN Cric info. With the pain still persisting, Kohli told the BCCI medical staff that he would not …

KL Rahul to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab: Reports
2 months ago

KL Rahul to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab: Reports

India Today  

KL Rahul is likely to miss Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, beginning here on Thursday, to continue his recovery from an elbow niggle. The Karnataka State Cricket Association is set to announce the squad for the match against Punjab in a day or two. However, other India players from the state -- Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal -- will …

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video
2 months ago

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were seen training together at the Mumbai nets ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While Rohit has joined the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team a few days back, Baroda all-rounder Hardik was Pandya, who took over the Mumbai Indians captaincy from Rohit in the previous season, bowled to his former MI skipper. With …

Champions Trophy 2025: Why Devdutt Padikkal makes solid case for getting included in India's ODI squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Why Devdutt Padikkal makes solid case for getting included in India's ODI squad

Firstpost  

After an indifferent run in red-ball cricket in the last three months, India and Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal has been making heads turn lately in the 50-over game. After unveiling the squad for the T20I series against England last week, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is yet to make an announcement regarding the squads for India’s upcoming One-Day International assignments. …

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma arrives at Wankhede to train with Mumbai team after being advised to return to domestic cricket

Firstpost  

India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been advised to regain his form in domestic cricket after scoring just one half-century since September, had earlier “expressed interest” in training with defending Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai. Many a former cricketer had advised both Rohit and Kohli to return to domestic cricket and regain their form by playing in the …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

KL Rahul tells Agarkar not to pick him for England series, goes on a break; Pant, Samson set for Champions Trophy?
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul tells Agarkar not to pick him for England series, goes on a break; Pant, Samson set for Champions Trophy?

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul has decided to take a break from cricket after a physically and mentally draining Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Rahul has reportedly told the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee that he would like to be exempted from the limited-overs series at home against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. India's KL Rahul walks off the field Interestingly, Rahul, who …

KL Rahul to be reportedly rested for India's white-ball series against England but assured of spot in Champions Trophy squad
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul to be reportedly rested for India's white-ball series against England but assured of spot in Champions Trophy squad

Firstpost  

Team India will reportedly rest KL Rahul for the upcoming limited-overs series against England at home, but the wicketkeeper-batter has been assured of a place in the squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will reportedly be rested from the Men in Blue’s upcoming limited-overs series against England at home. According to a report in the Times …

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report

India TV News  

KL Rahul seeks break for England series, likely to be rested for white-ball contests: Report KL Rahul was India's third-highest run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar series. Rahul has reportedly sought a break from the upcoming white-ball series against England that gets underway on January 22. Star Indian batter KL Rahul has asked for a break for the England white-ball series, news …

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul likely to be rested from white-ball series against England

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England beginning in Kolkata on January 22. The home series comprises five T20s and three ODIs, which will be more significant considering it precedes the Champions Trophy starting February 19. Though ahead in the pecking order, Rahul is fighting for the wicketkeeper batter's slot in the …

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future
2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did. ": Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

Rohit Sharma likely to 'pull the plug' on Tests after skipping series finale in Australia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma likely to 'pull the plug' on Tests after skipping series finale in Australia

ABC  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's Test career appears to be in limbo after he was left out of the side for the New Year's Test in Sydney. India bats first in series finale at the SCG after Rohit 'opted to rest' Photo shows Jasprit Bumrah leads India out onto the SCG India confirmed a bold team decision at the toss as …

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Former India cricketer unhappy with reports of Rohit opening in place of KL Rahul

India Today  

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh is unhappy with the reports of Rohit Sharma opening in place of KL Rahul in the upcoming fourth Test against Australia. While the India skipper hasn’t made his batting position known yet, several reports claim that he could well be opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal pushing KL Rahul to number 3. Dodda Ganesh X …

Australia vs India: KL Rahul chases special 'Boxing Day Test' hat-trick
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia vs India: KL Rahul chases special 'Boxing Day Test' hat-trick

India Today  

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is on the verge of creating history as the Indian team gears up for the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Renowned for his performances in Boxing Day Tests, Rahul stands on the cusp of achieving a rare feat never achieved by any Indian batter. History awaits …

Rohit Sharma provides fitness update after getting hit on knee, refuses to discuss batting position
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma provides fitness update after getting hit on knee, refuses to discuss batting position

Firstpost  

India captain Rohit Sharma, who has returned to the middle order in the ongoing Test series against Australia, had been hit on the knee during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday and was seen sitting with an ice pack on the affected area. India captain Rohit Sharma is under pressure to regain his form with the …

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting from December 26. Rohit Sharma issues fitness update: The Indian skipper spoke about his injury at the press conference ahead of the Melbourne Test and said, “My knee is fine.” Notably, the Indian captain missed the first Test to spend time …

Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma hasn't been in the best of form in Test cricket for some time now, and his poor form has continued in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. In the midst of all the chatter, a new video has emerged of Team India's net practice session in Melbourne where Rohit was outclassed by his teammate and part-time spinner …

IND vs AUS: No Indian Has Achieved This! KL Rahul Aims For History In Boxing Day Test
3 months ago

IND vs AUS: No Indian Has Achieved This! KL Rahul Aims For History In Boxing Day Test

ABP News  

KL Rahul Aims For History In IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test: The excitement in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has hit an all-time high. With IND vs AUS five-match Test series tied at 1-1, stage is set for the crucial IND vs AUS 4th Test, the Boxing Day Test, in iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground starting December …

K.L. Rahul attended to by physio after getting hit on hand
3 months ago

K.L. Rahul attended to by physio after getting hit on hand

The Hindu  

Rahul got hit on his hand while batting at the nets on Saturday and was promptly attended to by the visiting team's physio ahead of the fourth Test against Australia. Rahul was hit on his right hand and was seen in some discomfort at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will host the Boxing Day Test from December 26 with the …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
3 months ago

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test
3 months ago

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul was seen getting some treatment on his arm in the nets while batting in what seems like a fresh injury scare for India going into the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's KL Rahul reacts during day five of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH
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3 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH

ABP News  

The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia is set to take place from December 16 onwards at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, Team India is facing a potential setback as their star keeper-batter KL Rahul, who has been in outstanding form throughout IND vs AUS Test series, sustained an injury during a practice session. Team …

‘Hope people don’t have short memory’: Karthik tells Rohit, Gambhir to give KL Rahul a long rope as India opener
3 months ago

‘Hope people don’t have short memory’: Karthik tells Rohit, Gambhir to give KL Rahul a long rope as India opener

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting struggles seeped into their third Test match vs Australia in Brisbane. In the first innings, Rahul smacked 84 off 139 balls, including eight fours, as India posted 260, in response to Australia’s 445. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and KL Rahul during play on day three of the third cricket test. With Rahul looking like he has once …

Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik
3 months ago

Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has urged the team management to give KL Rahul extended backing at the top of the batting order. The Karnataka batsman was initially picked in the 18-man squad for a middle-order role, but Rohit Sharma's absence in the series opener in Perth forced the management to play Rahul at the top. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
3 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Gabba Test: KL Rahul scores gritty fifty after Steve Smith gives Day 4 lifeline
3 months ago

Gabba Test: KL Rahul scores gritty fifty after Steve Smith gives Day 4 lifeline

India Today  

KL Rahul scored a gritty fifty in India's first innings during the Gabba Test on Day 4 after Steve Smith gave him a lifeline off the very first ball on Tuesday, December 17. Rahul looked to be in fine touch right from the get-go and played some delightful shots along the way on Day 3 as he consistently kept losing …

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock
3 months ago

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock

India Today  

Irfan Pathan, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on KL Rahul after the Indian batter's resilient knock during the Gabba Test. Pujara pointed out that Rahul showed that the Brisbane pitch wasn't a tough track to bat on and it was all about seeing off the new ball. Bangar praised Rahul's game plan at the Gabba and claimed he …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
3 months ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

KL Rahul's gritty fifty takes India to 167 for six at lunch on Day 4
3 months ago

KL Rahul's gritty fifty takes India to 167 for six at lunch on Day 4

New Indian Express  

BRISBANE: KL Rahul displayed admirable technical nous to withstand the stern test posed by the Australian bowlers, making a resolute fifty that formed the backbone of India's still underwhelming 167 for six at lunch on the fourth day of the third Test here on Tuesday. A nine toes down Rahul and an equally feisty Ravindra Jadeja raised 67 runs for …

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