KL Rahul has been sent a clear message ahead of the crucial Test series against England. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has urged Rahul not to “taper off” after a strong start. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring, Rahul is expected to open the innings for India. This makes his role even more important.
Chopra said on JioStar, “For Rahul, there is one thing in my mind that the entire series does not turn out to be good despite him getting off to a good start.” He pointed out Rahul’s previous tours to Australia, England, and South Africa. “The start was very good, but he tapers off towards the end.”
This time, Chopra wants Rahul to maintain an average of 47 to 54 across the series. He added, “No better time to do this than now. Because you are not new, Rohit is not there, Kohli is not there. There will be more responsibility.”
The key message: Rahul must be the steady rock for India in these challenging times.
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KL Rahul himself is thinking about the future beyond Tests.
He shared in a Sky Sports interview that he wants to return to the T20I squad and focus on the T20 World Cup next year. Rahul said, “I want to get back in the T20I team and the World Cup is in my mind, but for now it is just trying to enjoy how I am playing right now.”
He also noted how white-ball cricket has changed, becoming faster and more aggressive. Rahul pointed out, “The team that hits more boundaries is winning the games more often than the team that is… finding themselves on the losing side.”
In short, KL Rahul’s role is evolving. He is carrying the hopes of a team in transition and the weight of expectations. If he can keep his form strong through the entire series, India will be in a good place.
For cricket fans, the message is clear: watch KL Rahul closely. His performance will likely decide India’s fate against England.
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