KL Rahul is still optimistic of a place in India’s playing XI as skipper Rohit Sharma has now returned from paternity leave for the Day/Night Test in Adelaide against Australia. Rohit’s return makes it tricky for head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management, though. Current skipper Jasprit Bumrah has led the side during Rohit’s stint away on paternity leave, and Rahul has been the opening batter with Yashasvi Jaiswal. With Rohit expected to regain his slot at the top, the question on the team’s mind now is whether Rahul should be shifted to the middle order or omitted altogether.
KL Rahul’s Incredible Knock In 2nd Innings
After a difficult first innings where India was dismissed for just 150, Rahul showed his resolve in the second innings. Despite a controversial dismissal for 26 in the first innings, he responded with a steady 77 in the second, forming a record-breaking 201-run partnership with Jaiswal.
KL Rahul Optimistic About His Spot
“He will obviously walk in. He is the captain. We will have to wait and see. I am sure the captain and the coach have it sorted in their heads. We are just focused on today. At the moment, we will try and get the seven wickets that are left and think about Adelaide when it comes and hopefully get a chance in Adelaide,” KL Rahul told 7Cricket.
Will KL Rahul Get A Chance In 2nd Test?
Ahead of the series, there were debates about KL Rahul place in the top order. Many believed that his experience would be better used in the middle order because the young guns are ready for the opening position.
Rahul, however, showed why the team management stuck with him during this gritty knock at Perth. For Rahul, this is an Adelaide Test where he can build on himself and stake a claim in the team, even if that also means undergoing a role change.
