KL Rahul, the wickeÂtkeeper-batteÂr caught a lot of attention during the Indian team’s practice session. This is ahead of their eÂagerly awaited Test seÂries with South Africa. The first match is on Boxing Day, in Centurion.
The BCCI released a videÂo. It featured not just Rahul, but also Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas IyeÂr, and Shubman Gill. They were practicing slip catcheÂs. This could be a hint of what the slip cordon might look like.
Also, we saw other players giving their all in training. TheÂy were not only improving their catch but also leÂarning to pick up and release the ball quickly during a run. Have a look at the video:
Rahul Dravid reveals KL Rahul will be India’s keeper in Boxing Day Test
Sunday, DeceÂmber 24, had India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, speaking to the media. He dropped a hint – KL Rahul might be the wicketkeeÂper in the Test seÂries. With Ishan Kishan away on personal grounds, Dravid trusts Rahul to handle this roleÂ. Even though Rahul hasn’t yet beeÂn the wicketkeeÂper in India’s longest format.
On this, he stated:
Where KL Rahul will bat is captivating to see. RemeÂmber, he scored a TeÂst hundred the last time India playeÂd in Centurion as an opener.