The right-handed batsman KL Rahul, who over the years had shown character to leave an impact in the national team, is living his dream. In between, a torrid run has left Rahul frustrated before to make a stable comeback with his solid show in the top-flight cricket. At the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019, Rahul has been one of the highlights for Team India to look at.
Earlier, due to a broken thumb, Shikhar Dhawan‘s absence has forced Rahul to face the new-ball with Virat Kohli’s deputy Rohit. Besides, Rahul has played a vital role by giving his best to fill a massive void following Dhawan’s unfortunate injury.
The Bengaluru-based batsman Rahul has already stitched a 100-plus partnership on two occasions alongside ever-reliable Rohit Sharma, who has already slammed four hundreds at the ongoing edition of the World Cup. He has registered two half-centuries to his name after starting his maiden World Cup campaign at No. 4 position.
KL Rahul is backing himself for the best:
Meanwhile, Rahul is third on the list with highest run-getter for India at the ongoing twelfth edition of the ODI showpiece. In seven innings, Rahul has amassed 249 runs at an average of 41.50.
While scoring at the strike-rate of 73.02, Rahul has collected 20 fours and four sixes. While analysing Rahul’s innings, he has often backed himself to play an anchor’s role.
In the previous game, Rahul scored 77 off 92 deliveries while registering 180-run stand against Bangladesh in Birmingham.
“I just needed to play second fiddle and I am happy that our partnership was a 100 plus innings,” Rahul to BCCI’s ‘Chahal Tv’.
By playing his part from the team, which has already become second to qualify for the semi-final, expressed satisfaction with the way he has done so far.
The 27-year-old Rahul has got better with each game. He also admitted the fact that he is learning to carry on with the way he’s going.
“I have learnt in the last couple of years that if I have to perform consistently for the team then I have to adapt according to the wicket,” PTI quoted Rahul.
ICC World Cup 2019: Wickets tend to get slower –
As the tournament kicked-off on May 30 in the England and Wales, Rahul has adapted himself well to contribute regularly for the Team India.
Rahul further observed the wickets are getting slower. He conceded that he’s decided to stay at the crease before scoring runs. The exciting opener stated that his primary role is to build up an innings. Adding, he’s getting better with the time.
“In the last few matches, the conditions that we played in, like in Southampton, Manchester and here at Birmingham, wickets were little slow. So, I felt it is important to take some time initially. And if I get set then I can score runs. I knew that the firepower was there. So, initially I can take a little bit of time, that is my role. And, so, I built my innings accordingly. I am learning with each innings and getting better,” Rahul concluded.
Also, on July 6 (Saturday) India will take on Sri Lanka in their last league fixture in Leeds.