Can KL Rahul have a successful test career as a middle order batsman?

[Ankit_sharma03]

4 hours ago, Norman said:

5 hours ago, Khota said:

Rahul should come at top where he beongs. No need for him to adjust his game for sake of others.

But when he plays at the place "he belongs" he gets out before the coffee is cold.

 

that was a phase for him where his technique and confidence was all over

 

Ppl forget that he has scored runs in tough conditions- he has 100s in Aus, ENG, WI, SL and that Ind-AUS home series where pitches were quite tough

 

Every player will have such patches , i dnt need to tell how long Ishant bad patch lasted 

[Tibarn]

Considering the fact that KL has one of the 5 worst defenses in the world, during his career so far, it is unlikely he would succeed unless he fixed it during his time out of the playing XI.  He hasn't shown he belongs in Test cricket thus far. This is especially true as he is an opener( where defense is even more crucial). 

Edited December 27, 2020 by Tibarn

[Lannister]

4 hours ago, Soumo said:

Nope winning the world cup in india 2023 is the most important thing and for that rahul needs to be kept away from the test line up ,just let him focus on his loi batting.

If they can win one or two test matches here, it will help them qualify for test championship finals next year. Don't tell me that's not important either.