India vs Sri Lanka: Former Indian Selector Kiran More Gives Big Verdict On KL Rahul's Future
Published - 06 Sep 2022, 10:19 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:12 AM
Former wicketkeeper and Indian team selector Kiran More has urged the team management to continue backing KL Rahul as he feels the team needs a player like him at the T20 World Cup. The dynamic top-order batsman has not been at his best with the bat after returning from injury. After an underwhelming show in the Zimbabwe tour, Rahul failed to get going in the Asia Cup so far. He has scored 64 runs in three matches so far at a strike rate of 106.67.
Rahul’s 28-run knock off just 16 balls would’ve eased some of the pressure on him after recording a golden duck in the opening game against the same opposition. He also struggled to score at a decent click against Hong Kong, labouring to a 39-ball 36.
Kiran More identifies the reason for KL Rahul’s dismissal against Pakistan
More suggested that Rahul has the ability to score hundreds in T20Is with ease but needs some time to get his touch back after returning from a major injury.
“KL is coming out of a major injury and also after a hernia operation. He is an important player for the team and we need him at the World Cup. He can score hundreds in T20Is with ease,” More told Sportskeeda.
Talking about Rahul’s dismissal last Sunday, the former wicketkeeper said that he looked solid and could have scored big but played the ball too early which cost his wicket.
“The shot (dismissal against Pakistan) was a bit too early from him but he could have easily scored 80-90 runs the way he was batting,” he added.
Kiran More urges Indian fans to be patient with KL Rahul
Kiran More believes in the ability of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma to get the best out of KL Rahul. This is perhaps why he feels the fans need to show a bit of patience when it comes to the Karnataka batter’s form.
Rahul will hope to play another attacking knock when India meets Sri Lanka in their second Super 4s match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday, September 6.
