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KL Rahul keen on keeping wickets in ICC events
Last updated on Nov 25, 2020, 10:51 pm
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India's white-ball vice-captain KL Rahul, on Wednesday, said he would be happy to keep wickets in the next three World Cups, with the global ICC events slated back-to-back.
Notably, Rahul has been the preferred wicket-keeper in the limited-overs squads lately.
However, the team management is yet to give him the nod for marquee tournaments.
Here is more.
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Combination
'It helps the team combination', says Rahul
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Rahul has been indispensable in the ODI and T20I squad since 2019.
Moreover, his keeping opens the door for an extra bowler or a batsman in the team.
"It helps the the team combination a little more and it's something I would love to do. if the opportunity presents itself and I can keep in three World Cups," Rahul said.
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Quote
'Just taking one game at a time'
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"Nothing has been told to me and we are not thinking that far as a team. Obviously World Cups are important and that is a long-term vision for every team and country. We are just taking one game at a time," added Rahul.
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Role
Rahul seems content with any role in the line-up
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There has been a lot of talk about Rahul's batting position in different formats.
However, he seems content with any role in the batting line-up.
"What the team wants from me and what combination sits better. Obviously, the last ODI series that we played, I batted at no.5. (I am) happy to play whatever role the team gives me," he stated.
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IPL 2020
Rahul bagged the Orange Cap in IPL 2020
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Rahul recently led the Kings XI Punjab in the IPL 2020, wherein he was seen keeping wickets.
Although KXIP crashed out of the tournament, he finished as the leading run-scorer.
In 14 games, he racked up 670 runs at an average of 55.83.
His impressive run also earned him a spot in all three squads for the tour Down Under.
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Dynamics
'IPL taught me how to stay in the moment'
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Speaking on the same, he described how IPL helped him understand the dynamics.
"Something, I learnt from the IPL is how to stay in the moment. While batting, I think as a batter and see how I can win the game," he said.
"As a keeper, in the last 3-4 seconds, when the bowler is running in, you don't think as a leader."
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Edge
Rahul has the edge over Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson
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Since January 2019, Rahul has amassed 922 runs in 19 ODIs at 54.33.
He was the leading run-scorer (224) in the NZ T20I series and adjudged the Player of the Series.
Earlier this year, he replaced Rishabh Pant as the wicket-keeper in India's limited-overs sides.
At the moment, he has the edge over both Pant and Sanju Samson, as far as wicket-keeping is concerned.
