The return of star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is expected to boost the Indian team's morale, especially with their impressive ODI records in India. Kohli holds the record for the most ODI centuries in India with 24, while Rohit has 14.
Rahul will be leading the side during the three-match ODI series, starting in Ranchi on November 30, after the 26-year-old Gill suffered a neck spasm during the second day of the opening Test in Kolkata against South Africa. Gill was taken to the hospital after he retired hurt in the first i
KL Rahul said that having the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in the team makes the dressing room feel confident, ahead of the India vs South Africa ODI series, set to kick off from November 30 at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi.
During the pre-match press conference, the stand-in India captain was asked if MS Dhoni could attend the game and what impact his presence might have on the team and the crowd. In response, Rahul recalled his early playing days under 'Captain Cool'.
Ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, India's stand-in captain KL Rahul stated that the star wicketkeeper-batter is good enough to play as a specialist batter in the side if needed.
Speaking about where he will bat, Rahul said at the pre-match press conference, "Like I said to him (Gautam Gambhir), it's not finalised exactly what the XI will be, but I will be batting in the same position. I've been playing at number 6 since the Champions Trophy. I will be batting there,
Led by KL Rahul, India is set to face South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on November 30 in Ranchi, followed by fixtures in Raipur on December 3 and Vizag on December 6.
Former India head coach Anil Kumble said that he was surprised by the manner in which KL Rahul lost his wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati. Chasing the target of 549, India lost two wickets by Stumps on Day 4, the hosts still needing 522 runs to win.
Former India cricketer and head coach Anil Kumble questioned the shot selection of India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 4 of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati.
At stumps on Day 4, India are in a precarious position (27/2) with the Proteas needing eight more wickets to whitewash India 2-0. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) and KL Rahul (6) departed cheaply. Sai Sudharsan (2*) and nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav (4*) are at the crease.
India's dismal performance in the second Test against South Africa continued on Tuesday as the team lost two wickets on 21 runs while chasing a mammoth target of 549 set by South Africa.