- KL Rahul
KL Rahul is one of the talented batsmen in every format. In the recently concluded ODI series against West Indies finished on 1st November, the dashing right-handed batsman did not get a chance in the playing XI.
Here is why KL Rahul is the next big thing in Indian Cricket
Playing for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 11, KL Rahul performed exceptionally well with 659 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 158.41. He opened the innings and played innovative strokes to put opposition bowlers under pressure. During IPL 11, he scored 6 half centuries with the best score of 95*.
KL Rahul was at his best during the first T20I match against England at Old Trafford, he scored a century off 53 while opening innings. With no Virat Kohli for the T20I series against West Indies, it is a great chance for KL Rahul to prove his mettle at number 3 and score big runs.
VIDEO: KL Rahul shows off his fitness skills by completing 3 runs in record time
Rahul has played so far 19 T20Is (17 innings) for Team India with 696 runs at a strike rate of 155.01. He is the second Indian to score 2 T20I centuries after Rohit Sharma.
