IND vs AUS: Border Gavaskar Trophy – After making a bold prediction of 4-0 win for India, Ex- BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly said that it will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his protracted poor run. Ganguly also said that the past cricketers have set high standards and if you don’t score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul, on the other hand, is struggling with his form and has been stripped of vice-captaincy. Follow India vs Australia Live Updates with INSIDESPORT.IN.
IND vs AUS: After BOLD 4-0 Prediction, ex-BCCI chief weighs in on KL Rahul selection, says ‘If you don’t score runs in India, you will get flak’
The 30-year-old batter hasn’t crossed the 25-run mark in his last 10 Test knocks. He has an average of less than 35 in 47 Tests, shows that his true potential has not been reached. Meanwhile, former India captain Sourav Ganguly opens on KL Rahul recent performances and said, “When you don’t score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul hasn’t been the only one. There have been players in the past also.”
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Ganguly also tried to put things in perspective as to why the right-handed batter is being persisted with despite repeated failures.
“There’s so much focus and attention with lot of pressure on players. The team management thinks he is an important player for the team. At the end of the day, what coach and captain thinks is important,” said Ganguly.
IND vs AUS: After BOLD 4-0 Prediction, ex-BCCI chief weighs in on KL Rahul selection, says ‘If you don’t score runs in India, you will get flak’
Recalling Rahul’s quality inning in England and Australia, Ganguly said it’s obvious that people will expect way more from a talented player like Rahul, who has managed just five Test hundreds in nine years.
“He has performed but obviously you expect a lot more from a top-order batter playing for India because the standards set by others are so high,” added Ganguly.
“When you fail for a while, obviously there will be criticism. I am sure Rahul has ability and I am sure as and when he gets more opportunities, he will have to find ways to score,” explained Ganguly.
The former BCCI President also provided an intriguing perspective on Rahul’s lack of runs given that he has recently been getting out to pacers and spinners in all kinds of conditions. There has been pressure to insert Shubman Gill in the starting lineup, but Ganguly believes the Bengaluru man will get his fair number of opportunities and it won’t hurt to wait a little while.
IND vs AUS: After BOLD 4-0 Prediction, ex-BCCI chief weighs in on KL Rahul selection, says ‘If you don’t score runs in India, you will get flak’
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