KL Rahul will be the wicket keeper in the ODI’s towards South Africa. (Image: AP)
KL Rahul revealed that he’ll be the wicketkeeper and bat in the middle-order forward of the ODI sequence towards South Africa.
As the Indian staff prepares to tackle the South African aspect for the three-match ODI sequence. Several senior gamers aren’t in the squad which supplies some alternatives for some youthful gamers to get some game-time in the upcoming fixtures. KL Rahul who’s main the ODI aspect spoke to the media in a press convention the place he shed some readability relating to his position in the upcoming ODI video games towards the Proteas.
On motivation with the T20 World Cup in focus
“I think whenever you represent the Indian team it is a great opportunity and we always value the games we get to represent the country so I don’t think it will be difficult to find the motivation,” stated KL Rahul.
India will play their first ODI sequence after the 2023 World Cup finals loss towards Australia the place they managed to overlook out on the title after being undefeated in the earlier 10 video games in the event underneath the management of Rohit Sharma.
KL Rahul additionally added, “A lot of new faces as well so they will be motivated to get their opportunities to perform well for their country. Just like any other series, we are looking forward to this. It’s a great challenge here coming to South Africa and playing in their home conditions.”
On his position as the wicket-keeper
KL Rahul confirmed that he would be the wicket-keeper and batting in the center order for the ODI sequence whereas he remained uncertain on whether or not he would be the keeper for all codecs. Rahul added, “I don’t know about all formats right now but right now my focus is on this ODI series and yes I will be doing the same role. I will be wicket-keeping and batting in the middle order.”
KL Rahul additionally revealed that he’s prepared to take up the position in the red-ball codecs as nicely, sharing his openness to taking on new roles when required for the staff.
He shared,” After that, (ODI Series) sure, I’d be joyful to take up the position even in the Test matches. I’ve been open to doing new roles and accepting regardless of the staff desires me to do. I’m joyful to do regardless of the administration, the coach and the captain ask of me. If that’s the position that the staff sees me in for the Tests then I’m joyful to take action.”
Rahul additionally shared his intent to play in the T20I format as nicely as the keeper. He added,” Yes, of course, I wish to play for the nation, I wish to play as many video games as I can. I missed loads of cricket attributable to harm. I’d prefer to take advantage of of my time and play as many video games as I can in no matter position it’s, no matter is predicted of me.”
Another notable improvement is Deepak Chahar’s withdrawal from the ODI squad attributable to a household medical emergency which supplies method to Akash Deep to take his place. India will start their ODI sequence with the primary recreation happening on the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on December 17.
India’s ODI Squad vs SA: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep
