KL Rahul named vice-captain of Test team for South Africa series

[Vijy]

so far, has started well, but needs to be consistent throughout

[Majestic]

On 12/25/2021 at 7:33 PM, Banton said:

Will not score over 100 runs in 6 inning.

I agree. 

[ShoonyaSifar]

Well done KL for upping your game. Fantastic 100 on day 1 of a SA test on a green pitch. 

[vvvslaxman]

On 12/18/2021 at 7:31 PM, vvvslaxman said:

 

With or without Ashwin KL Rahul is a terrible choice.  A clueless guy like DIlip Vengsarkar as India's captain.  Pant is another viable option if we are looking long term. Because he is going to be part of INdia's XI in almost every match. Bumrah untested. He seems to be a reserved guy.

 

May be Pant as a captain would have played more responsibly? Either way KL Rahul is a terrible choice.

[Vijy]

Just now, vvvslaxman said:

 

May be Pant as a captain would have played more responsibly? Either way KL Rahul is a terrible choice.

let pant settle in the team first. his batting has taken a clear dip latelt.

[Lord]

5 minutes ago, Vijy said:

let pant settle in the team first. his batting has taken a clear dip latelt.

 

Responsibility can bring the best in him. His place is certain for forseeable future given how we back trimurti

 

Rahane could've been continued if he was selected. 

 

Rahul is terrible and there was enough evidence in IPL too.

[Vijy]

2 minutes ago, Lord said:

 

Responsibility can bring the best in him. His place is certain for forseeable future given how we back trimurti

 

Rahane could've been continued if he was selected. 

 

Rahul is terrible and there was enough evidence in IPL too.

I doubt it - he does not strike me as a particularly astute thinker of the game. however, perhaps he will surprise us.

[vvvslaxman]

1 minute ago, Vijy said:

I doubt it - he does not strike me as a particularly astute thinker of the game. however, perhaps he will surprise us.

 

As a captain of DC he played tuk tuk cricket in the IPL lol May be he will do that with Indian side.

[Vijy]

Just now, vvvslaxman said:

 

As a captain of DC he played tuk tuk cricket in the IPL lol May be he will do that with Indian side.

if he shows more judiciousness in shot selection, that would certainly be welcome

[Lord]

4 minutes ago, Vijy said:

I doubt it - he does not strike me as a particularly astute thinker of the game. however, perhaps he will surprise us.

 

He's smart for sure.And mentally tough which we dont associate with Rahul.

[Vijy]

Just now, Lord said:

 

He's smart for sure.And mentally tough which we dont associate with Rahul.

that is true. a genuine mental midget, if his captaincy in Punjab is anything to go by.

[vvvslaxman]

What a great debut as a back up captain lol Atleast Kohli first time as back up captain went after an improbably chase. He & Murali vijay almost pulled it off. Rahane's umpiring error cost that Test. This guy is like vengsarkar lol

[Lord]

I would even back Thakur and Bumrah as captain ahead of depressed KL

[zen]

Anyone who has seen him captain for Punjab may feel he gives nervous vibes … Indian cricket could be going in the wrong direction 

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, zen said:

Anyone who has seen him captain for Punjab may feel he gives nervous vibes … Indian cricket could be going in the wrong direction 

He is mentally weak: a trait that characterises the majority of this team