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India’s white-ball vice-captain KL Rahul on Wednesday stated he could be completely satisfied to maintain wickets within the subsequent three world ICC occasions if given a possibility although the staff administration has not but spoken to him about it. Rahul has now pipped specialist wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson because the No.1 glovesman within the restricted overs format. Three ICC occasions – two back-to-back T20 World Cups adopted by the marquee ODI World Cup – are scheduled within the subsequent three years. The 28-year-old’s conserving does present the staff the choice of getting an additional batsman or bowler.
“It helps the the team combination a little more and it’s something I would love to do…if the opportunity presents itself and I can keep in three World Cups, I would love to do it for my country,” Rahul stated in response to a question from PTI forward of the limited-overs collection towards Australia beginning November 27.
Has the staff administration spoken to him about conserving in ICC occasions?
“Nothing has been told to me and we are not thinking that far as a team. Obviously World Cups are important and that is a long-term vision for every team and country,” Rahul stated.
“I think for me, we are just taking one game at a time. So if I put up consistent performances with bat and gloves, it gives us an option of playing an extra bowler or an extra batter,” he added.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s conserving was in a special league and the best way he guided spinners went a great distance in India’s white-ball success. Would he be capable to chide a Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal like Dhoni may, if he takes upon an identical position?
“Look obviously, nobody can fill MS Dhoni’s place. He has shown us the way and how wicketkeeper-batman role is performed,” Rahul stated.
“With Kuldeep, Yuzi and Jaddu, we have a decent friendship and obviously I will go and give them a feedback as to what is a better length if they are doing something wrong and anybody in wicketkeeper’s role will have that responsibility,” he stated.
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Rahul beloved the position of an ODI keeper towards New Zealand and hopes to proceed with the nice work.
“I did one series (as wicket-keeper) in New Zealand and quite enjoyed it, and hopefully I can be better at reading the game and give bowlers and captains some good feedback for the bowlers and the captain,” he stated.
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