For a while now, KL Rahul’s form in international cricket had been a big headache not only for Virat Kohli but also the Indian team management. In fact, Indian chief selector MSK Prasad was extremely disappointed with KL Rahul’s form in the home series against West Indies and Australia. He was then asked to play in India A team against English Lions. Prasad had indirectly hinted that he could be dropped from the World Cup 2019 if he doesn’t score runs on the board. After doing well against English Lions, he made a comeback in the international squad against Australia in the home series where teams are playing a couple of T20Is and five ODIs. Rohit Sharma Could Join Elite List Comprising MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina During India vs Australia, 2nd T20I 2019.
When the whole team fell like a pack of cards, KL Rahul in the first T20I against Vishakhapatnam brought out his best on Sunday. The opening batsman scored 50 runs off 36 balls and became the highest scorer of the team. Now, ahead of the second T20I which is slated to happen today in Bengaluru in the evening, KL Rahul was seen sweating it out in the nets and looked in sublime form. KL was seen getting the accurate sweet spots and was extremely confident. The video of KL Rahul was shared by BCCI on social media. India vs Australia, 2nd T20I 2019: Check Out the Weather Forecast of Bengaluru as Virat Kohli & Men Look to Avoid Whitewash.
Nice and compact! Local lad @klrahul11 looks all set to fire in the 2nd T20I against Australia #TeamIndia #INDvAUS @Paytm pic.twitter.com/yChnFut2jV
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 26, 2019
KL Rahul in the first match hit six fours and a maximum. However, his innings could not help India put up a great score on the board and India lost the match in Vishakhapatnam by three wickets. During the presentation ceremony, even Virat Kohli said that both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant deserve enough chances.
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