Kishan seemed to be the first alternative for wicketkeeping duties, not solely attributable to his spectacular report of 4 fifties in his final 5 one-day innings but in addition for the left-handed batting dimension he provides to a lineup dominated by right-handers.
Rahul’s first two innings since recovering from a thigh harm have solidified his place within the reckoning, creating a pleasant choice conundrum, as anticipated by chief selector Ajit Agarkar when each gamers had been included within the World Cup squad.
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Rahul had simply 5 minutes to arrange for the high-stakes Asia Cup match in opposition to Pakistan, following Shreyas Iyer’s last-minute withdrawal attributable to a again spasm. Nonetheless, in his comeback match, he smashed an unbeaten 111 and orchestrated an impressive partnership with fellow centurion Virat Kohli, setting the stage for India’s complete victory in opposition to their arch-rivals.
The elegant right-hander additionally performed a pivotal function in one other important partnership, this time with Kishan, in the course of the low-scoring encounter in opposition to hosts Sri Lanka on Tuesday, which India received by 41 runs. Moreover, Rahul took up wicketkeeping duties for a good portion of each the Pakistan and Sri Lankan innings, showcasing his versatility within the staff.
“I’ve been retaining wicket for a very long time, greater than two years now really,” Rahul advised reporters, including that he was comfy with the twin function.
“So it isn’t new for me, and the staff administration has advised me that this may be my function within the squad – to play within the center order and preserve wicket.”
Primarily a flexible batter comfy in any place within the high and center order, Rahul stated he had honed his retaining expertise throughout his rehabilitation from harm.
“Throughout my restoration, I labored on each points,” the 31-year-old stated.
“Earlier, I might work totally on my batting. However this time I had sufficient time to work on my retaining.
“Hopefully I can do each the roles effectively.”
India, who’ve reached the Asia Cup remaining, will start their bid for a 3rd ODI World Cup title in opposition to Australia in Chennai on Oct. 8.
