KL Rahul

[PBN]

The kid is putting up impressive performances and is likely to overtake Dhawan in Tests for sure and perhaps even in the shorter formats.  Unless Dhawan does something extraordinary soon, his days are numbered.  Rahul seems a better prospect

[Ankit_sharma03]

I saw him bat, damn impressed by his batting.

• His basics are right
• Plays close to the body
• Plays with soft hands
• Gets behind the line of the ball
• Now has a power game as well

If he plays all the test i wont be shocked if he is one the top most scorer in the series n if doesn't play it would be a shame. I dont see how can both Dhawan n Rohit get a chance before him

 

[express bowling]

Rahul is technically better than Dhawan and a more powerful hitter.

 

I hope he gets the nod ahead of Dhawan.

[Lannister]

The only weakness of him is against swing bowlers, but again even Kohli struggles against them. Rahul, along with Pandey, should've been roped in a long time ago. 

[bowl_out]

Hope the kid's performances and inclusion in the XI are not underplayed by naysayers quoting his RCB / Karnataka ties and closeness to Virat / Kumble 

Edited July 15, 2016 by bowl_out

[kruiser]

Bbbut... we need a left-right combination at the top. So does not matter how bad SD does or how good KL plays.. we know the batting order. 

PS - with Kohli i still have hopes that he will not try to "build confidence of a player" but aim for win..

[bowl_out]

55 minutes ago, kruiser said:

Bbbut... we need a left-right combination at the top. So does not matter how bad SD does or how good KL plays.. we know the batting order. 

PS - with Kohli i still have hopes that he will not try to "build confidence of a player" but aim for win..

Left-right combination is over-emphasized and cliched.

 

I'd pick a better player over some perceived goodness from having a left-right combo.

[Ankit_sharma03]

36 minutes ago, bowl_out said:

Left-right combination is over-emphasized and cliched.

 

I'd pick a better player over some perceived goodness from having a left-right combo.

Xactly whats the point when one doesn't make runs only, runs matter at the end of the day and better player should play

[express bowling]

2 hours ago, kruiser said:

Bbbut... we need a left-right combination at the top. So does not matter how bad SD does or how good KL plays.. we know the batting order. 

 

How long does that combination last, especially in overseas test matches  ?   Very soon it is Vijay and Kohli, 2 right-handers , batting.

 

Some of the best opening pairs in test matches have been either both right-handed  or both left-handed.   Like Greenidge-Haynes, Hayden-Langer, Cook-Strauss, Boon-Marsh etc.

[cowboysfan]

Dhawan has failed,his technique in the international level especially at the Test level is not upto par,time to go with Rahul.Why is Dhawan even in the squad? cant they find another young capable opener? this is the tour to blood new talent.

[sourab10forever]

6 hours ago, Viper said:

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Its just practice matches 

 

[Forever Indian]

Good that Rahul has done well in practise matches. Hope he kicks out Dhawan and opens with Vijay, that would be one solid opening combination 

[velu]

he totally surprised me even in T20 format ..

seems to have power behind the shots , should replace Rahane in our ODI/T20 team 

[kruiser]

i think ICF should introduce a sarcasm smiley 

[Malcolm Merlyn]

i think ICF should introduce a sarcasm smiley 

You have anything in mind?

i think ICF should introduce a sarcasm smiley 

You have anything in mind?

[Adi_91]

With ChePu being suspect with the bat, I prefer Rahul to be no 3 and hack Dhawan to open unfortunately. 

[sourab10forever]

1 hour ago, Adi_91 said:

With ChePu being suspect with the bat, I prefer Rahul to be no 3 and hack Dhawan to open unfortunately. 

chepu will be in the starting 11.

[Adi_91]

16 minutes ago, sourab10forever said:

chepu will be in the starting 11.

I know. But, this is my wish that Rahul bats at no 3. Chepu will be bowled sooner rather than later.

[deathmonger]

I don't generally follow test cricket on tv or watch IPL so haven't seen much of him but this Lokesh Rahul guy seems badass - beard, tattoo sleeve and a great proper batsman in the Kohli mould. In fact it's kind of become like a uniform.

 

Man I love the swag these new Indian guys have.

[G_B_]

I just hope he does not find new ways to get out like he did in the SL series.