IND vs. Eng: ‘Yes, my test is average pain, but I no longer pursue numbers- KL Rahul | Cricket news
Continuing his remarkable record in challenging the conditions of the Army (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), Rahul prepared his third test on English soil – and the sixth in the army, the sixth – India prepared to bring India under the control of initial testing. His 195 -run partnership with Rishabh Pant extended India’s second innings to 370, leading England a tough 371 runs. While reflecting his form after the day’s play, Rahul told Sky sports That he no longer pays attention to the number or milestone. He said, “I am scoring runs right now. There was a time when I will start, but will not turn them into a big score, especially in tests. I am very calm in my head and now not chasing the number. I just want to enjoy my cricket as much as I can,” he said. He also credited former Assistant Coach Abhishek Nair of India Abhishek Nair to play an important role in reviving his view. Rahul said, “I have spent a lot of time with him in the last 15–18 months. I went back to the basics. Earlier, I focused a lot of focus on quality and did not spend enough time to kill the balls. Now, I enjoy spending long in the nets,” Rahul said.
Rahul’s purple patch is spread in formats. He starred as India’s trusted number 5 during the 2023 ODI World Cup, including 452 runs, which included India’s fastest World Cup tonne-a 62-ball century against Netherlands. The later cup of the world, he adopted the role of Finisher, scoring important runs during the ICC Champions Trophy Triumph of India, where he had an average of 140 in four innings. Even in the IPL, Rahul discovered his aggressive best again, scored 539 runs at a strike rate of about 150, performing his best since 2018 and batting in the top order for Delhi capitals. After a term as a middle-order bat, Rahul has returned to his favorite test opening slot with fresh stability. Since the tour of Australia, he has scored 431 runs in five Tests near 48, including the latest Leeds Masterclass.Quiz: Who is that IPL player? Despite the 34.70 career test average, Rahul says he no longer allows the figures to focus his attention. “Of course, when I look at my average it hurts. But at this stage, I don’t want to think about numbers. Whenever I get a chance and enjoy playing Test cricket for India and I love and I love what I love,” he said. Looking forward for the last day, Rahul expects a recreational competition as India defends a rigorous target. “When the match started, it looked like a batting heaven and I felt it would be a draw. But now, there is enough wear and tears and the cracks are opening.
In four days in stumps, England were 21 without any loss, Zak Crolly and Ben Docket navigated six difficult overs without hiccups. The pair added quick runs to keep the chase alive, requiring the hosts 350 and more for record chase in the headingley. Earlier, the lower order of India once again collapsed, fell from 349/6 to 364, with only in five overs, only Rabindra Jadeja and the tail with adding quick runs. The top five, however, were outstanding – scored a five -century ranking between them and a total of 721 in India. With the twin centuries of the pants and the controlled tons of Rahul, India has taken advantage of promising to be a last day in Leeds.
