Matthew Hayden highlights KL Rahul's challenge ahead of Perth Test
Published On : 2024-11-20T19:38:19+0530 [ IST ] |
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The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mark KL Rahul's third tour of Australia. He was part of India's 2014 tour under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the 2018 tour under Virat Kohl
In total Rahul has played five Tests in Australia and has scored just 187 runs at an average of 20.77. His form has been under scrutiny especially after a disappointing home series against New Zealand where he managed scores of 0 and 12. Despite playing one Test at his home ground in Bengaluru he was dropped for the remaining two matches
Rahul’s struggles continued in the Unofficial Test against Australia A ahead of the five-match series where he managed just 4 and 10 in the two innings at the MCG.
Middle-Order Batter? Opener? Still no fixed slot for KL Rahul in India
Matthew Hayden former Australia opener has offered valuable advice to the Karnataka batter as he prepares for the crucial series.
I think the key is to bat time. When we think of great partnerships the Dravid-Laxman stand in Adelaide comes to mind. That partnership was built over a long period and Dravid recently spoke about it.
"KL Rahul is undoubtedly a beautiful stroke player. Expecting him to suddenly adopt a completely different style, like turning into a Usman Khawaja would be like asking Travis Head to play like someone he is not. Every batter has a unique approach to the game. My number one advice for any batter in the Test arena is to play their own game but first you need to know your game
'KL Rahul will unleash himself in the next three to five years'
The former cricketer further explained why batting in the middle order against the older ball could favour Rahul more.
If Rahul is slated to bat in the middle order he might find conditions more favorable with the new ball being slightly older. That could allow him to express himself better than when facing the new ball as an opener.
The much-anticipated clash begins with the opening Test on November 22 in Perth.
India previously secured back-to-back series wins in Australia first under Virat Kohli's leadership in 2018-19 and then under Ajinkya Rahane in 2020-21.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will mark KL Rahul's third tour of Australia. He was part of India's 2014 tour under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the 2018 tour under Virat Kohl
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