Delhi: India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul played a 42* run innings against Australia on March 4 at Dubai International Stadium. His innings helped India chase a difficult target. After the match, Rahul spoke openly about his role, criticisms and social media trolls.
Any position for the team accepts
Rahul said, “I have opened in Australia in Tests, and it is not easy to play there. Then suddenly it is a different experience to enter the middle order in ODIs. But, I never complain. For the last 4-5 years, I have been playing in this way and now it has become a habit. This has also helped in understanding my game and has also improved the ability to hit the boundary. ”
‘what else can I do?’
The wicket-keeper batsman also said that since 2020, he has been playing at number 5 in ODIs, but whenever a series starts after a break, questions arise about his batting position. He said, “Many times I think myself – what else can I do?” Wherever I was told, I batting there and performed well. Whatever Rohit told me, I tried to fulfill it ”
According to the team management, Rahul can bat at number 6 in the final as well. The coach clarified that the team focuses on the performance and impact of the players more than the batting order.
Now India will face the winner between New Zealand and South Africa in the final of the Champions Trophy.
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