India opener KL Rahul silenced his critics with a gritty half-century in the second innings of the Test series opener against Australia in Perth. The 32-year-old displayed remarkable composure, guiding his team into a dominant position.
Initially not India’s first-choice opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rahul was promoted to the role for the Perth Test in the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma, who is on paternity leave. The visitors began their second innings with a 46-run lead.
Rahul, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, put on a brilliant 201-run opening stand, frustrating the Australian bowlers with their determined effort. Rahul scored 77 runs off 176 balls, earning widespread acclaim on social media for his impressive innings. Here are some of the top reactions:
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“His record as an opener overseas speaks for itself. On a challenging surface against a quality attack he looked assured in both innings. Well played KL,” wrote Wasim Jaffer on X.
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“Well played Sankatmochan @klrahul,” commented Irfan Pathan.
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KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal made history as the first Indian pair to record a 200-run opening partnership in Australia in Test cricket. Rahul was dismissed for a solid 77, while Jaiswal continued to dominate, reaching 161 for a memorable century.
“The One Who Never Gives Up” – Athiya Shetty’s Reaction to KL Rahul’s Knock in Perth Test
KL Rahul’s wife, Athiya Shetty, took to Instagram to share her reaction to his outstanding knock in India’s second innings of the Perth Test. She highlighted Rahul’s resilience, stating that he is someone who never gives up or shies away from any challenge.
“The one who never gives up, never backs down.”
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Rahul faced significant pressure heading into the BGT 2024-25 after being dropped from the Indian XI following scores of 0 and 12 in the Test series opener against New Zealand at home. However, the star batter made a strong comeback, stepping up when it mattered most in the pivotal Perth Test.
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