KL Rahul becomes India’s unofficial Test captain!
Published - 02 Aug 2025, 05:13 PM | Updated - 02 Aug 2025, 11:43 PM
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KL Rahul has quietly transformed from a dependable batter into a driving force behind India’s campaign in the ongoing five-match Test series in England, where every move matters and gets noticed. KL Rahul has been impressive as an opener throughout the England tour.
The Karnataka star is the second leading run-scorer in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 532 runs, but his biggest impact has been behind the scenes. With India in a transition phase and young Shubman Gill leading the side, Rahul has reportedly been leading the team off the field.
KL Rahul leads India’s Test team behind the scenes!!
As reported by Revsportz, “KL Rahul had a long and meaningful conversation with someone in his close circle, who is currently in London.” This strong conversation has reportedly changed everything.
For years, Rahul has been seen as naturally introverted and usually content staying behind the scenes and even getting shuffled around in the batting order, but rarely making noise.
But this time, with a raw captain and a pressure-packed series, the right-handed batter was told bluntly that this is not the time to fade away but to lead, even without the title.
KL Rahul becomes India’s silent leader after secret meeting
With a new captain at the helm and the young squad battling injuries, Rahul was urged to take charge, with a powerful message: “You can’t fade into the background anymore.” Now, Rahul is no longer just standing at the slip or walking back quietly after his innings.
The senior Indian batter has been seen directing field placements, encouraging and advising bowlers, and helping Shubman Gill to make tactical calls in the ongoing Test series against England.
Now, Rahul is no longer just an experienced player but is now becoming a key leader in India’s evolving Test team.
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India flip the script at The Oval with a fiery fightback
Meanwhile, Day 2 at The Oval was full of action and surprises. The Indian team was bowled out for just 224, and many fans thought the match was already slipping away. But this Indian team has made it a habit of bouncing back when least expected.
England came out swinging with their fast-paced Bazball approach. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave them a flying start, adding 92 runs in less than 13 overs. However, India turned things around brilliantly. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna stepped up when it mattered most.
Both Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each and helped bowl England out for 247. That meant England only got a small lead of 23 runs, and later India got two setbacks in the form of KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11), but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep had other plans.
Both Yashasvi and Akash are troubling the England bowlers with their stand, now crossed the fifth-run mark in the ongoing fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. India has already taken a 100-run lead with eight wickets in hand on Day 3 of the ongoing final Test.
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