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Ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI sequence towards Australia, India’s white-ball vice-captain KL Rahul on Wednesday stated that his batting place will rely upon the format the group will probably be enjoying. India and Australia are slated to lock horns in three ODIs, three T20Is, and 4 Tests. The first ODI will probably be performed on Friday, November 27 on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Virat Kohli-led aspect will probably be with out the companies of Rohit Sharma because the right-handed batsman is at present on the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to achieve his full health. Rahul can be the vice-captain of India’s white-ball group within the absence of Rohit.
“My batting position will depend on the format I am playing and what the team wants from me and what combination sits better, the last ODI series we played, I batted at number five and I kept the wickets so yeah, it is a role that I enjoyed and I am happy to play whatever role the team gives me,” stated Rahul in a digital press-conference on Thursday.
“Look I haven’t played a lot of 50-over cricket for a continued period of time, though I have been a part of the Indian team for a few years now, I have not gotten a continued run in the 50-over format like this, it feels good that I am contributing for the team,” he added.
Rahul will probably be getting into the white-ball sequence towards Australia with good kind behind him. The Kings XI Punjab skipper scored 670 runs in 14 matches within the not too long ago concluded IPL and he additionally received the Orange Cap (most runs in a single version of the IPL).
“I mean I did get a little bit of feeler with the IPL, I had to play similar roles there as well, it was challenging and it was new, but I got used to that role and I started enjoying it. Hopefully, I will continue the same here, Virat will always be there for the boys and that will make my job a little easier. It is a very proud moment, and hopefully, I can keep on putting similar performances,” stated Rahul.
“Look, I learnt to stay in the moment in the IPL, when I am wicket-keeping for those last 3-4 seconds when the bowler is running in, I learnt to switch on and not focus on the leadership part. It will be important for me going forward, it is important to start well in the white-ball leg, Australia is a country where we have enjoyed competing,” added the 28-year-old.
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After the white-ball leg, either side will shift their consideration to the longest format of the sport. The first Test between India and Australia will probably be a day-night contest, starting from December 17 in Adelaide.
The four-match sequence will probably be part of the World Test Championship (WTC). Australia are on high of the standing whereas India is on the second place after ICC altered the factors system for WTC because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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