KL Rahul - The middle order ODI Batsman

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, Lord said:

How is playing fast for a milestone a problem? He was trying to hit 4 & 6, not tuk tuk.

I have no problem. players are not saints. if they prioritize only their milestones, then it's a problem (e.g., Barber and mullah rizwan). however, if they prioritize both their own interest and team simultaneously, it is not an issue.

[Lannister]

[Vijy]

Nice of Kela to raise his avg to 50+. almost in the same tier as babar in the past few years, probably

[Majestic]

19 hours ago, Vijy said:

Nice of Kela to raise his avg to 50+. almost in the same tier as babar in the past few years, probably

Rahul Bhai is undefeated in this World Cup till now, having scored all his runs vs Australia or Pakistan.

 

5-6 is such a key role, doesn't get to bash minnows, hit cheap hundreds but you have such an uphill task of always coming in to bat under pressure with the job to finish the game as well.

[coffee_rules]

On 10/8/2023 at 10:57 PM, Texan said:

It's not just about KL. Yes, his ODI record in MO is really good and hope he keeps contributing. 

 

The problem is the psychology of how most of our cricketers approach milestones. Kohli is another prime example of someone who chases personal milestones of late. They should keep those aside and if it comes along then well and good. They should try the Sehwag philosophy. Play the ball on merit irrespective if score is 0 or 99. 

 

 

BUMP!! KL was on 91 wanted to score a 4 and then a 6 to get a WC 100! Now, going for it from 70 and asking KL to not run singles, is a bit too narcissistic of Kohli. His fans will be delirious of course! 

[Lord]

On 10/15/2023 at 4:47 PM, Majestic said:

Rahul Bhai is undefeated in this World Cup till now, having scored all his runs vs Australia or Pakistan.

 

5-6 is such a key role, doesn't get to bash minnows, hit cheap hundreds but you have such an uphill task of always coming in to bat under pressure with the job to finish the game as well.

 

He has been helped by quick starts though except Aus game.

[Majestic]

4 hours ago, Lord said:

 

He has been helped by quick starts though except Aus game.

The knock vs Australia is his career best,  it was such a sublime knock. Not even a single foot placed incorrectly at any point of that inning. It was a masterclass.

 

Rest of the games, he didn't had much to do, just take your team to finish line and he did it with ease.