Ex-Indian speedster Venkatesh Prasad gave kudos to KL Rahul, a wicket-keeper and batter, for his successful return and good ODI performance this year. He also stated that Rahul did well in the recent Boxing Day Test in Centurion, South Africa.
KL Rahul sat out for a few months after getting hurt in May at an IPL match. He went through surgery and then did his rehab at the NCA. Then, he came back strong in the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.
At age 31, Rahul scored an amazing century against Pakistan during the cup, changing his playing fortunes. In the 2023 World Cup, KL Rahul was impressive. Batting 5th, he totaled 452 runs in 11 matches, a 75.33 average, with two half-centuries and a full century.
KL After that, KL Rahul changed his image in red-ball cricket and, in his return match against South Africa last week, assumed a new position as a middle-order batsman who kept wickets. He showed himself by adapting effectively and scoring an incredible battling century in the first innings despite difficult circumstances.
KL Rahul’s uneven performances in Test cricket last year drew harsh criticism from Venkatesh Prasad, who further supported his criticism by putting his statistics on the X platform at the time.
Rahul’s recent performances have been appreciated by Prasad, who also believes that Rahul should aim to increase his consistency in Tests and reach his full potential. In response to a fan’s question on Rahul during an X Q&A, Venkatesh Prasad wrote:
“He has had a great year in one day cricket and in his comeback test in centurion played a wonderful knock in the first innings. Happy for him. Consistency in Test Cricket and realising his true potential is what he needs to aspire for imho.”
Venkatesh Prasad
KL Rahul will be back in action next week when India takes on South Africa in the New Year Test
India’s cricket team faced a challenging start in the two-match Test series, falling short by an innings and 32 runs in the initial Centurion Test. Batting and bowling areas significantly underperformed. This allowed South Africa to shine in every aspect.
The second Test between the two sides will take place in Cape Town on January 3rd. India must prevail in the game to prevent being humiliated. Mohammed Shami, who is injured, has been replaced in the lineup for this game by Avesh Khan.