New Delhi. In the current series against Australia, KL Rahul has played the most balls and also scored the most runs. KL Rahul played a big role in saving the follow-on in the third test. He scored the maximum 84 runs for the team. Rahul, who opened in place of Rohit Sharma, also told the mantra of his success after the match. This mantra is to keep the defense strong in the first 30 overs, give respect to the bowlers and score runs on the old ball.
After the end of the fourth day of the third Test being played in Brisbane, KL Rahul said, ‘Look, everyone has their own plans. You also need a little luck to bat in the top order. If you are able to play well in the first 10-15 overs and gain some confidence then things become a little easier for you. Then you start feeling good and you start enjoying playing with the speed and bounce with the Kookaburra ball in Australia.
KL Rahul has been an example of patience and perseverance so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy while other Indian batsmen have looked weak against the new ball. KL Rahul said about this, ‘It is about everyone passing the first 20-30 balls. Everyone is trying their best to do this and it is a long series. We have played five innings in three matches so far, so I am sure that the next time we bat, everyone will make their own plan.
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He said, ‘The only thing you can do in the first 30 overs is strengthen your defence. Try and respect that the first 30 overs are the bowlers’ time and give them their time. Drop the balls, try to play as solid as possible and then try to take advantage of the ball as it gets older. That’s my plan and it’s very simple and I’m sure it’s the plan for everyone.
Rahul said that batsmen have to work hard to score runs on foreign tours. He said, ‘When you tour abroad and when you are facing the best fast bowlers, you have to respect the first 20-30 overs. If she is swinging then you have to respect her. You have to give that time to the fast bowlers and bear that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.
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Rahul said that in the last match he had difficulty in understanding the pink ball. India was successful in avoiding follow-on thanks to the unbeaten 39-run partnership for the 10th wicket between Jasprit Bumrah and Akashdeep. Due to the possibility of rain, this test seems to be heading towards a draw.
KL Rahul enjoyed the batting of Akash Deep and Bumrah. He said, ‘Yes, it feels good when the lower order scores runs. We talk about this a lot in our meetings and the bowlers have also worked hard on their batting. Today we had to find a way to stay in the match and I think Akash and Bumrah did that in the end. (input language)
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FIRST PUBLISHED : December 17, 2024, 7:10 PM IST