If KL Rahul will get out for a run-a-ball 25, we might say that he performed like Manish Pandey: RP Singh

KL Rahul was the main run-scorer for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) within the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), having scored two centuries and 4 half-centuries.

KL Rahul of India. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSRahul is ready to steer India within the T20Is in opposition to South AfricaRahul was the main run-scorer for LSG in IPL 2022RP Singh praised Rahul for being technically sound

Former Indian cricketer RP Singh lauded KL Rahul for having a whole lot of recreation consciousness and figuring out when to step on the accelerator. Rahul has confronted a whole lot of flak for not having the ability to rating at a brisk fee, however he has been among the many main run-scorers within the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the last 5 seasons.

Singh, who was part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad, additionally took a dig at Manish Pandey for throwing his wicket away after getting set. Singh additionally praised Rahul for being technically sound.

“KL Rahul is technically very sound. He has game-awareness as he picks the bowlers against whom he can take chances on a given day. If he gets out for a run-a-ball 25, we’d say that he played like Manish Pandey does. But he ticks all the boxes because he protects his wicket and knows when to accelerate,” Singh was quoted as saying on Cricbuzz.

In the IPL 2022, Rahul was the main run-scorer for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), having scored 616 runs from 15 matches at a mean of 51.33 with two centuries and 4 half-centuries to his identify. Although he scored three geese, he made up for them with some substantial knocks.

PATEL PRAISES RAHUL

Parthiv Patel, one other former Indian cricketer, mentioned that Rahul is somebody who can get large scores underneath his belt regardless of not getting off to a flying begin.

“KL Rahul is the only player who can score a century in 20 overs despite starting slowly. If you are able to score 100 runs off 60 balls, it means that you’ve read the game well and know how to pace your innings,” Patel mentioned.

Rahul is now set to steer Team India within the upcoming five-match T20I collection in opposition to South Africa from June 9.