Asia Cup 2023 : KL Rahul Practiced in The Nets Before The Match Against Pakistan
Asia Cup 2023 : Many questions are being raised after KL Rahul was included in the Indian team for the ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming World Cup. This is also one of them. Whether he can keep wickets full time in One Day International or not.
Wicketkeeping up to 45 minutes
On Friday, Rahul gave a strong reply to his critics and kept wickets in the nets for about 45 minutes. Rahul has been batting very fast in practice and in the nets in match-like conditions at the NCA (National Cricket Academy). But speculation continues regarding his wicketkeeping.
Seeing Rahul's rigorous wicketkeeping practice at the nets, his chances of being included in the final 11 for India's 'Super Four' match against Pakistan on Sunday have also increased. Rahul played his last ODI for India against Australia in Chennai in March this year.
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Rahul practiced without any problem
Rahul started by standing on the stumps at the Premadasa Stadium and two support staff played the roles of batsman and bowler, practicing wicketkeeping against the spinners. Rahul was made to practice catching the ball going outside the off stump and he continued practicing the entire time without any problem.
The team management might have got a signal from this about Rahul's recovery from injury. Rahul then concentrated on catching the ball on the leg side. He kept catching the ball without any problem. After this drill, his stumping ability was also evaluated.
Kishan has also performed brilliantly
Later, Kuldeep Yadav practiced batting and Rahul practiced wicketkeeping against left-handed batsmen. However, the team management will have to deeply consider including him in the final 11.
In Rahul's absence, Ishan Kishan is playing the role of wicketkeeper batsman. Kishan has impressed everyone by scoring four half-centuries in four matches. In which three were against West Indies and one against Pakistan.
Superfast News Coverage By YuvaPatrkaar.com Team
Publish Date: September 9, 2023
Posted By Ravi Kumar