The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked KL Rahul to participate in IND vs ENG ODIs. Earlier, reports had claimed that the keeper-batter was likely to be rested for the series but was guaranteed a spot in India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad. However, the team management seem to have changed their decision now.
BCCI wants KL Rahul to play IND vs ENG ODI series
As per Times of India, the BCCI has asked KL Rahul to play in the three-match series that begins from February 3. The Karnataka batter was supposed to be rested after a gruelling Test schedule that ended with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While he opted out of Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches requesting some rest after IND vs AUS Test series, he might be in action sooner than expected. The three-match ODI series against England will be the warm-up stage for India before heading into Champions Trophy 2025.
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Rahul is India’s 8th highest run-getter in the format with 2851 runs from 77 matches, 18 half-centuries and seven hundreds. His average in the 50-overs format is a mind-boggling 49.15. Besides, he also has 1269 runs while batting at the number 5 position.
| Mat | Inns | Runs | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 72 | 2851 | 49.15 | 87.56 | 7 | 18 |
KL Rahul had a rigorous tour Down Under, making his case as a proper Test opener. He looked assured and ended the tour with 276 runs at an average of 30.67. Ever since his ODI return in Asia Cup 2023, he has amassed 865 runs at an incredible average of 61.78.
