KL Rahul is excited about his role in the upcoming day-night Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. He knows where he will bat, but the team management has asked him to keep it a secret. This is pretty common in cricket, especially since there has been a lot of talk about his batting position now that captain Rohit Sharma is back.
Rahul didn’t play in the last two Tests against New Zealand because Sarfaraz Khan was performing really well. When he got to play in Perth, he did a fantastic job, scoring 77 runs and helping set a record with his opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal. But with Rohit back, he might have to bat lower down the order again, which seems unfair after his great performance.
Rahul said he had been told early on that he would open the innings when Rohit was on paternity leave. He felt prepared after practicing for it and playing in some practice games. Despite the changing roles in his career, Rahul just wants to play and contribute to the team’s success.
He understands that batting in different positions can be tough, especially at the start of an innings. However, after playing cricket around the world, he feels more comfortable now. The upcoming match will also be Rahul’s first test with the pink ball, and while it’s different, he believes that with more practice, he will adjust well.
