It was a typical KL Rahul stroke play that we can see all the time as he drove a beautifully timed shot to the boundary off the bowling of Chris Woakes. This was the technique and the timing of the Indian opener, which was perfect, just like his skill and experience. This was a shot that would vouch for how easily Rahul could hit the short ball, and this was the delivery that would give a great opening to the Indian innings.
The Indian team also had a good first session, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal still being on the pitch with their scores of 40 and 36. On the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, India was 78 for no loss at lunch on the opening day of the fourth Test.
KL Rahul’s Classy Batting Style Shines in Away Test
Smart shot selection and sharp focus – Rahul’s shot is pure class!
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KL Rahul is still climbing up the ladder in international cricket, bagging another milestone in his game. In the course of the fourth Test between India and England held at Old Trafford in Manchester, Rahul matched the tally of Sunil Gavaskar to be the second Indian opener ever to tally 1000-plus runs in overseas countries. It was a great performance and it proves the quality and flexibility of Rahul as a batsman in foreign conditions.
India had a good beginning in the game and Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed an effective opening pair. India scored 78/0 at lunch with Rahul and Jaiswal scoring 40 and 36 respectively. The strong batting of the two gave strength to the innings by India and the two did not seem perturbed against English bowlers.
The feat registered by Rahul is a reflection of his efforts and commitment towards the game. With India still batting, all the attention will remain on Rahul and his partner to ensure that they lay a good platform that may assist the team to record a good total. Rahul, with his decently elegant style of batting and experience, can take charge of leading the Indian batting charge in this important Test match.
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