[WATCH]- KL Rahul’s Cover Drive Off Cummins Brings Up 3,000 Test Runs In IND Vs AUS Opener

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul reached the 3,000-run milestone in Tests with a stunning cover drive off Australian captain Pat Cummins on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth on Friday, November 22. Rahul achieved this feat in his 92nd innings (54th Test).

The landmark shot followed a back-of-a-length delivery from Cummins that seamed back, striking the toe end of Rahul’s bat but falling short of the keeper. The next ball, a full and wide one, was elegantly driven through the offside for a boundary.

Sharing the moment on X, Star Sports wrote:

“3,000 runs in Test cricket…and what a way to bring up the milestone.”

You can watch the video here:

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KL Rahul showed promise with the bat but was dismissed for 26 off 74 balls, caught behind by Alex Carey off Mitchell Starc. A successful Australian review led to his dismissal, though the decision appeared inconclusive, sparking a discussion between Rahul and the on-field umpire.

Rahul’s struggles in the red-ball format continued as he recently scored 4 and 10 for India A in the second unofficial Test against Australia A.  Earlier, he was dropped from the playing XI during the home Test series against New Zealand following scores of 0 and 12 in the opening match of the three-Test series.

KL Rahul’s dismissal puts India in trouble against Australia at Lunch on Day 1

KL Rahul’s wicket left India struggling at Lunch on Day 1 of the first Test in Australia, with the visitors at 47/4. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal were dismissed for ducks, while Virat Kohli fell for just 5.

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At the time of writing, the visitors were 51/4, with Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel at the crease. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have taken two wickets each.

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