'KL Rahul's Comeback Is More Heartening Than Jasprit Bumrah' - Mohammad Kaif

A few months ago, KL Rahul wouldn’t have thought that he would be playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, keeping the wickets for India and playing a pivotal role in the middle order. KL Rahul has had a dream comeback to the Indian team after his injury in the IPL 2023. He returned to the squad in the Asia Cup and since then he has been in terrific form and is making huge contributions to the Indian team.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif made a statement on his social media where he said that KL Rahul’s comeback has been even more heartening than Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback. Kaif remarked that KL Rahul’s place in the batting line-up was not fixed and his keeping was in doubt but he made a strong comeback from all those things and proved himself worthy.

“More than Bumrah it’s KL Rahul’s comeback that is heartening. His place in batting line-up was questioned, there were doubts about his keeping. Fastest hundred, brilliant catches, a lot to learn for those struggling to face failure,” stated Mohammad Kaif.

More than Bumrah it's KL Rahul's comeback that is heartening. His place in batting line-up was questioned, there were doubts about his keeping. Fastest hundred, brilliant catches, a lot to learn for those struggling to face failure. @klrahul

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 14, 2023

KL Rahul Has Been Pivotal For India’s Success

KL Rahul recently scored the fastest hundred by an Indian in the World Cup when he smashed 102 off 64 balls against the Netherlands on Sunday. He has scored 347 runs in 8 innings with an average of 69.4 and a strike rate of 93.53 with a century and a half-century to his name. Rahul has been terrific behind the wickets for India and has not given any chances to the opponent with his fast reflexes.

KL Rahul has been criticized heavily since the past year for his slow strike rates and inconsistent performances but he has made a terrific comeback after his injury and is one of the key assets for India in this World Cup. Rahul has made a lasting impact on India’s middle order and has been flexible with his batting positions scoring hundreds at both no.4 and no.5 since his return.