KL Rahul has made a comeback to the Test side after a gap of nearly two years, but has already made a massive impression. He followed up his 84 in Nottingham with a sublime 129 at Lord’s. Rahul has already established himself as a match-winner in the white-ball versions of the game before proving his credentials in the longest format of the game too.
At the press conference following the end of the second day’s play at Lord’s against England, KL Rahul was asked about the transition from limited-overs cricket to Tests and the associated challenges. The soft-spoken player responded:
India collapsed after KL Rahul fell early on Day 2
While KL Rahul batted right through on Day 1 at Lord’s, he could only add two runs to his overnight score of 127 before being dismissed on Friday. He chipped a gentle half-volley from Ollie Robinson to cover off the second ball of the day.
India crumbled after KL Rahul’s dismissal and folded up for 364, adding only 88 runs to their overnight score of 276 while losing seven wickets.
James Anderson starred for England with 5 for 62, but Rishabh Pant (37) and Ravindra Jadeja (40) ensured India at least crossed 350. In response, England ended the day on 119 for 3, with Joe Root unbeaten on 48.
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