Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded KL Rahul for his century on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa. He stated that the opener has scored at least a ton in every country he has played so far.
Rahul was unbeaten on 122 at the close of play on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion as well. And, it helped Team India put up a huge score of 272/3 by Stumps on Day 1.
While reviewing the day’s play in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said:
“There is no country or fort he has not conquered. Name is Kamaal Lajawab Rahul and he has struck his seventh Test century. He has unfurled his flag in whichever country he has gone, has scored at least one century. Lord at Lord’s and centurion at Centurion, he has been absolutely phenomenal.”
KL Rahul is the most versatile cricketer at this point – Aakash Chopra
He also added that KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal‘s partnership made sure that Rohit Sharma was not missed as well. However, Rohit has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Chopra observed:
“The day belonged to the two openers. Both are close friends. They started in the Boxing Day Test match in Australia and here again a partnership of more than 100 runs. Rohit is not there but you didn’t miss him.”
“Is KL Rahul the most versatile batter in Indian cricket at the moment? You can get him to open – whether it is T20s, ODIs or Tests, in India or outside India, you can get him to finish the innings. I mean is there anybody who is as versatile?” Aakash Chopra further added.Â
He also opened up on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s contribution to white-ball cricket as well.
“Will Virat Kohli be as successful if he is given the finishing role? Will Rohit Sharma be able to do that job if you ask him to do that in white-ball cricket? So is that a fair comparison? In my opinion, KL Rahul is India’s most versatile batter at this point in time,” Aakash Chopra concluded.
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