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[Saba Sports News] Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar talked highly of KL Rahul, praising his instincts.
Rahul recently led India to an ODI series win against South Africa. His only fifty in the series came in a losing-cause, however, his bowling changes and DRS calls were on-point, proving detrimental to India’s success.
Manjrekar appreciated Rahul’s leadership skills, highlighting that his instincts are on the same level as legendary India captain MS Dhoni.
“These days, when you see KL Rahul on the ground, he looks very relaxed and in a good mind space. He captained as expected. He looks comfortable in the leadership role,” Manjrekar said as quoted to ESPNCricinfo.
“He has led a lot in the IPL, in a Test match in South Africa and in one-day matches as well. You can expect KL Rahul not to make any big mistake. He is an expert in DRS. His instinct is equal to that of MS Dhoni,” he added.
Rahul’s next challenge will come in the form of a Test series, scheduled against South Africa. He will bat in the middle-order. Also, he will play as a wicket-keeper for the first time in a Test match.