Sunil Gavaskar questions KL Rahul’s captaincy

KL may also be seen as the subsequent man to take over the Test captaincy after Virat Kohli stepped down after the 2-1 loss within the collection in opposition to South Africa. KL was additionally India’s captain within the second Test in Johannesburg and appeared clueless.

Speaking on KL Rahul’s ODI captaincy within the first two ODIs, Gavaskar stated that KL Rahul is out of concepts every time there’s a partnership.

“Well, when there’s a partnership, typically the captain runs out of concepts. I feel that is what occurred. It was an excellent pitch to bat on. The ball was approaching the bat fairly effectively, you may play by way of the road,” Gavaskar stated on India Today

“During that partnership, it appeared like he had run out of concepts. KL Rahul did not know the place to go. When you might have two of essentially the most skilled demise overs bowlers in Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar, you might have He has to maintain them for the final 5-6 overs.

“So that is the place you may actually cease the opposition from working away with a giant rating. But these are the early days of his captaincy and issues might change, let’s hope for Indian cricket that issues change within the subsequent few days.

Gavaskar additionally questioned the captaincy of KL Rahul because the 29-year-old is but to guide his state staff Karnataka.

Rahul does not have a lot captaincy expertise. He has solely captained Punjab Kings within the final two IPLs. Also, in any format match – Ranji Trophy or List A. So it is advisable be affected person once you consider him as a captain. Even for those who have a look at his captaincy within the IPL, Punjab Kings haven’t performed a lot within the final two years.

In the continued debate over who ought to be India’s subsequent Test captain, former captain Mohammad Azharuddin has stated that he would like to have Rohit Sharma because the red-ball captain.

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In a Twitter thread began by Azhar, he inspired followers to ask him any questions. “If you need cricket advice, ask me a question. Glad to reply today,” he stated. There a Twitter consumer stated that he most popular Rishabh Pant to develop into the Test captain, to which Azharuddin replied, ‘If Rohit Sharma refuses then it ought to go to Rishabh Pant.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen stated that he believes Rohit Sharma ought to be given the reins of the Test staff as Virat Kohli’s successor. Speaking on the sidelines of the Legends Cricket League, Pietersen stated: “I like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, you’re spoiled for selection. Rishabh Pant Not now, possibly in a day (cricket) Yes. Sharma and Rahul are superb cricketers. I like Hitman (Rohit Sharma), I really like watching his cricket. He has performed effectively for Mumbai Indians and is at No.