Parthiv Patel, a former keeper-batter, recently described how Team India’s KL Rahul had several difficulties after suffering a thigh injury. Rahul had a thigh injury during the IPL 2023 that forced him out of play for many months.
Patel heaped admiration on Rahul for his impressive recovery, saying that the latter was able to do so due of his mental fortitude. In India’s opening 2023 World Cup encounter against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, Rahul shone with the bat.
KL When the Men in Blue were down by 200 runs and at 2/3, Rahul came out to bat. Under pressure, he played a resolute innings and finished unbeaten on 97 to lead his team to a crucial six-wicket victory.
Rahul’s performance was discussed on Cricbuzz, and Parthiv Patel stated:
Following a poor start, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s 165-run fourth-wicket stand put India in command. While Rahul stayed undefeated on 97, Kohli was removed after reaching 85.
Parthiv Patel defends KL Rahul’s attempt to reach a hundred in the World Cup opener
When India needed five runs to win, KL Rahul needed a four and a six to get his century. While attempting to knock a four off Pat Cummins’ bowling, he misjudged the timing and the ball soared over the ropes for a maximum.
Rahul, according to Parthiv Patel, did nothing wrong by attempting to reach the three-figure milestone. He stated that the batter deserved to do so because he had already guaranteed the team’s victory. He said:
KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his crucial knock. With a net run rate of 0.883, India is presently ranked fifth in the 2023 World Cup points table.