From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question
What's behind this
In the current ODI series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli has already posted a match‑winning 74 in the first game at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, while Rohit Sharma has not yet made a mark in the series. India lead the three‑match series 2‑0 and are looking to secure victory in the remaining games. The team’s batting order for the first two ODIs placed Axar Patel at number 5 and KL Rahul at number 6, as noted by assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak.
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KL Rahul is the calm in India’s ODI middle order
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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised KL Rahul's versatility, composure and ability to adapt to different batting positions, describing the wicketkeeper-batter as a valuable asset to the team ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton.
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In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India went with Axar Patel at No. 5 and KL Rahul at No. 6
— NDTV
RSS excerpt
KL Rahul’s batting position sparked debate after India’s second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel ahead of him. Axar managed just seven runs, while Rahul looked comfortable. Srikkanth called it unfair to Rahul, but Sunil Gavaskar defended the move…
