Staff India, on Wednesday, certified for the Tremendous 4 stage within the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Hong Kong at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium. The likes of Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav had been the star of the night time, smashing respective half-centuries to energy India to a cushty victory.
Whereas Kohli and Surykuamar earned appreciation from all corners, opener KL Rahul was at receiving finish for his batting show. Rahul, who led the Indian facet within the Zimbabwe ODI sequence earlier than making his manner into the Asia Cup 2022, hasn’t but discovered his mojo.
Within the opening sport in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan, Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck, and within the match in opposition to Hong Kong, the Karnataka stalwart scored solely 36 runs. Rahul did spend time a while within the center however consumed loads of deliveries as his strike price was under 100 (92.30).
No surprise Rahul was criticised by the followers on social media as they had been hoping to see him scoring some quickfire runs, a minimum of in entrance of Hong Kong. Regardless of Rahul’s battle with the shape, Suryakumar has backed his teammate stating the Bengaluru-born has solely simply returned from damage and would possibly want a while to seek out his type.
Surya was additionally requested if he can be seen opening the innings as a part of Staff India’s experiments. To this, Suryakumar cheekily replied and stated: “(Smiles) Aap bol rahe ho ke KL bhai ko nahi khilana chahiye? (So that you imply to say that KL must be dropped?).”
The Pune-born cricketer, who scored an unbeaten 68 off 26 within the sport, stated he is able to bat at any place.
“He (Rahul) is getting back from damage, he additionally wants a while. We now have a while proper now. So far as I’m involved, I’ve all the time stated that I’m very versatile to bat at any quantity. I’ve instructed the coach and captain that make me bat at any quantity, however simply play me,” added Suryakumar.
