Grit, message and reward: KL Rahul's insider view of Akash-Bumrah Gabba heroics
India TodayKL Rahul was as chuffed as the rest of the team after Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah combined for the 10th-wicket partnership and helped India avoid the follow-on in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. After the euphoric dressing room celebrations led by coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, Rahul gave an insider's view of the emotions in the camp and how avoiding the follow-on is a big boost to the team's morale ahead of the last two Tests. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights KL Rahul admitted that he was getting ready to bat again even as uncertainty over whether Australia would enforce follow-on remained after the hosts lost their senior pacer Josh Hazlewood to injury. MESSAGE FROM DRESSING ROOM Rahul also shed light on the message that was sent from the team management to Akash and Bumrah when they were inching closer to the follow-on mark.