Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer has praised KL Rahul’s development in the middle order across formats following his return from injury.
On Tuesday, December 26, Rahul produced a superb half-century against South Africa at Centurion, slipping in at No.6 with ease.
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From 121/6, the wicketkeeper-batter nearly single-handedly guided the visitors beyond the 200-run barrier and is still unbeaten on 70*, eager to score more runs on Day 2.
Sanjay Manjrekar congratulates KL Rahul on his stunning 70 run
Sanjay Manjrekar spoke to ESPNCricinfo after the first day of play about the changes he has noticed in KL Rahul after his Asia Cup century against Pakistan.
He also talked about how Rahul’s experience as an opening helped him employ his good technique in difficult situations, saying.
Sanjay Manjrekar on how KL Rahul’s No.6 slot suits him
Sanjay Manjrekar was also impressed by KL Rahul’s ability to farm the strike when batting with the tail and Sanjay Manjrekar congratulates KL Rahul on his stunning 70 run, while yet being proactive enough to know when to go for the boundaries.
He feels that even if Rishabh Pant returns to the Indian Test team, Rahul might make a solid case for No.6.
A rain-shortened but action-packed Day 1 at Centurion finished with India at 208/8; India will be hoping that Rahul can add as many runs as possible.
Important Points
- KL Rahul, according to Manjrekar, showed amazing discipline on Day 1.
- KL Rahul scored a gritty half-century on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.
- India ended Day 1 at 208 for 8 vs South Africa in Centurion.
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar praised wicket-keeper KL Rahul, saying he batted with great discipline.
Rahul struck a tenacious half-century as India finished Day 1 against South Africa at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion on 208 for 8.
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On Boxing Day, Rahul was the first Indian hitter to make a half-century, as he played a chance-less knock on a challenging pitch. Rahul scored 70 runs from 105 balls in Centurion, hitting 10 boundaries and two sixes.