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Team India opener KL Rahul (AP Image)
After scoring only 22 runs in the first three T20 World Cup games, Rahul had the opportunity to turn the star with one of his better half-centuries, 50 off 32 balls and a brilliant direct throw from the deep that turned into a turning point. . Point in India’s five-run win over Bangladesh
KL Rahul knows exactly what his team wants from him and as long as he is able to do so, he can “sleep peacefully”.
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Scored only 22 runs in first three T20Is World Cup game, it was an opportunity for Rahul to turn a star with one of his better half-centuries (50 off 32 balls) and a brilliant straight throw from deep that marked a turning point in India’s five-run victory over Bangladesh. became.
“My feelings were good. We are all excited to be out here and we are all looking forward to this World Cup last year. I have always tried to be balanced whether I am doing well or not,” said Rahul to Jab Asked what was his mindset in the last week, when he went through a period of poor scores.
“The team has given me a role and if I am able to do what the team wants from me, then I can sleep peacefully,” the Indian vice-captain told reporters after the match.
The most enjoyable aspect for the Indian team in the last four matches has been how different individuals have contributed to the team’s success. “It was an important game for us. We all wanted to contribute. Today was an opportunity for me to stand up and be counted. Every match, a different person is raising his hand and counting,” said Rahul .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F430SPvLatU" width="942″ height="530″ frameborder="0″ allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p>After an early exit from the last T20 World Cup, according to Rahul, the Indian team worked hard to prepare itself for tough situations.</p> <p>“We have worked really hard and prepared ourselves for tough situations. So that when the time comes, we can execute our plans in those difficult situations.” Talking about his sensational straight hit from the deep to dismiss the in-form Liton Das, he said: “We all work very hard on the fielding. We work on our throwing and moving fast. The ball came and I hit the stumps. Rahul during an indoor training session on the eve of the match <a href='https://www.news18.com/topics/virat-kohli/'>Virat Kohli</a> Also talked about the quality time spent with him. </p> <p> Asked to shed some light on his conversation with the maestro, Rahul said: "We talked about the mindset and how we have been coming to Australia for a few years now to pick up wickets in different formats. It's a very challenging time. Used to be.</p> <p>“He (Kohli) is scoring runs and that means he is doing something right. So I wanted to know what things he is doing." He thanked the coaching staff for keeping him in a good mood.</p> <p>"Yes, it's bound to be frustrating if you're not scoring runs, but the support staff has always been very helpful." Rahul was praising the tiny little ball of Litton (60 off 27 balls) but said that the Indian team was always confident that they would cross the boundary.</p> <p>“Lytton played an exceptional innings and innings. Thus putting pressure on the opposition teams. They hit the bowlers on good lengths." But he admitted that the rain break helped.</p> <p>“Even without the rain, we knew once the powerplay was over, we could put pressure on them. We were confident and once the break was over, we were fully operational," Rahul said.</p> <p>get the latestcricket news, Schedule And cricket live score Here