‘Next captain for India’- Internet all praise for KL Rahul as he continues his brilliant run in ODIs
After being asked to bat first, the Indian team have been bowled out for just 186 runs on the board. Rohit Sharma played some-good looking shots during his 31-ball 27 before Shakib Al Hasan bowled him out in the 11th over.
Shikhar Dhawan was the first one to depart as his struggles continues in ODI. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, was left in disbelief as he was caught at covers, thanks to a sensational catch from Litton Das.
India, as a result, had lost three wickets for just 49 runs on the board. KL Rahul then joined hands with Shreyas Iyer and the duo led the team’s recovery.
They added 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Iyer perished, once again, by a short ball. He got out after scoring 24 runs in 39 balls. Wickets fell in short intervals but KL Rahul held firm at one end.
He exhibited his class with a sensational knock of 73 runs in 70 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. Thanks to his knock, India managed to notch some sort of a total on the board. The likes of Washingston Sundar (19), Shahbaz Ahmed (0), and Shardul Thakur (2) also failed to hit the straps as KL Rahul didn’t get the support he needed at the other end.
The fans, however, have been impressed with KL Rahul’s knock and are praising him on Twitter. Here’s a look at some of the notable reactions:
KL Rahul at No. 5 is a big luxury for India. The position requires immense skill to bat in various situations, and KLR has it all. The only dubiety, as of now, is his ability in run-chases; he averages 24 in 7 innings in the middle-order. It may however be a sample-size issue.
— Sparsh Telang (@_cricketsparsh) December 4, 2022
Today @klrahul Day 🤙 pic.twitter.com/oyfWfh5wqJ
— 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐂 ™ (@alwayskumar22) December 4, 2022
Life gives you ups where people praise you.
When there are lows than nobody has it lower than KLRahul.
Own country men discards him as none.
And then he represents them
Even a single person is not supporting him now.
People are bad even to spoil his posts😖
Comeback #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/F3fC1AC1Fb— 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙐𝙋𝘼𝘿𝙃𝙔𝘼𝙔 (Modi ka Parivar)🚩 (@the_upadhyayji) December 2, 2022
Brilliant innings from KL Rahul. With Siraj providing a good support, he should have at least looked to get to the 200-mark.
— Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) December 4, 2022
You hate him, you abuse him, you doubt him, but he keep proving you guys wrong, this is not not first time when KL Rahul played inning like this in ODIs, he is doing it from years, but you guys questioned his place in this format, shame on you and get a life.
Legend @klrahul 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lzxxyCUhVX— Vishnu 🕉 (@MasterVKohli) December 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/itsmonk_45/status/1599327672844550144
Here Comes The End Of Fantastic Inning💔
One Man Army #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/d2QoFyqM2q— Dubs🪀 (@thantophobic_rd) December 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/Prakash1049/status/1599327849852600322
Next captain for India.
He is pressure handler— ryo (@MUHAMMAD191206) December 4, 2022
Searching for haters🥱
— Hithesh ᵀᵒˣᶦᶜ (@YashViratstan) December 4, 2022
Bangladesh need 187 runs to win the match and, thereby, take a 1-0 lead in the series.