KL Rahul had a disappointing performance in the first two Tests against Australia© AFP
Former chief selector of Team India Krishnamachari Srikkanth has urged the team management to play the young opener Shubman Gill instead of out-of-batter KL Rahul, Team India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, but Rahul’s form has been a matter of concern for the team. Rohit Sharma‘Steam. Rahul managed to retain his place in the team for the third and fourth Tests against Australia, but is no longer the vice-captain of the team. However, captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid Under firing player is supported.
Srikkanth said that if he was the chief selector, he would have asked Rahul to take a break from the game.
“I have tremendous admiration for Rahul’s class, in fact I call him Rolls Royce Rahul…but that’s not happening for him at the moment. If I were the chairman of selectors, I would go up to him and give him some Told to take a break for the time being,” Srikkanth told TOI.
Further speaking on Rahul’s struggles, Srikkanth said that it is more of a mental battle rather than a technical flaw in his game.
“I can’t find a technical lacuna in his game at the moment. I think it’s more mental and Rahul just needs to take a break and let his mind settle down. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be coming out all guns blazing Can’t come back.” But with all due respect to Rahul, it is time for Shubman to play. You can’t keep a player waiting when he is in the form of his life.”
(With PTI inputs)
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