India tour of South Africa: Questions on KL Rahul captaincy, some career downturn
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) A senior BCCI official said, “Did KL Rahul seem like the captain from any point of view.” He was asked whether Rahul could be made the Test captain due to Rohit’s fitness problems. A seemingly outgoing caretaker captain. Some senior players on the cusp of his career and a conservative approach to limited overs cricket. The overall picture of India’s performance on the South Africa tour remained the same and now many questions will be in front of the team management for introspection.
Even before leaving for this tour, there were indications. That all was not going to be all right when the then Test captain Virat Kohli had a tussle with the top BCCI officials.
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In front of the South Africa team, there was not much left for the caretaker ODI captain KL Rahul to do
The whole episode was not perfect before the team’s departure but it got marginalized after the victory in the first Test. A confident South African team after winning the Test series. There was not much left for caretaker ODI captain KL Rahul to do.
Kohli may not admit it but the truth is that he is going through the toughest phase of his career as a cricketer. He relinquished the captaincy in two of the three formats and was dropped in one. But he is Kohli and is not just one of the best batsmen in the world. Despite all the headlines around him, he scored 79 runs in the third Test. In ODIs too, he scored two half-centuries but he was not in his familiar rhythm.
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Indignation at the broadcasters after a DRS decision in the Cape Town Test did not go well hurt his reputation. And India’s chances of making a comeback in the match.
Kohli relinquished the captaincy after the Test series loss but Rahul, seen as his heir, could not impress.
KL Rahul seemed the captain from any point of view
A senior BCCI official said, “Did KL Rahul seem like the captain from any point of view.” He was asked whether Rahul could be made the Test captain due to Rohit’s fitness problems.
It is understood that coach Rahul Dravid sees Rahul as a long-term option. And that is why he defended his captaincy.
“He has done his job well,” he said. Captaincy also means getting the best out of your players. There was a lack of balance in the ODI team. He’ll learn with time.”
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India lost to a team that is undergoing transformation and whose coach has been accused of racial abuse. The Indian team did not play cricket fearlessly and did not show any understanding.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shone in the second innings of the second Test. But could not play positive cricket other than that. Both could not even score 200 runs in six innings and now their career is undoubtedly looking towards the end. Players like Hanuma Vihari have been waiting for a long time.
Dependence on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami is increasing
Talking about the bowling, keeping Irshant Sharma out is a sign that the team management no longer trusts him. The dependence on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami is increasing. R Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar Kumar disappointed.
Shreyas Iyer’s technical shortcomings were also exposed in front of the short balls.