NEW DELHI: When the BCCI announced the squad for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series yesterday, the vice-captain position was not given to anyone. Although BCCI is not ready to make any changes in the current team, K.L. The vice-captaincy post with Rahul’s name was ‘taken away’. But no one else was given the task.
With this, rumors spread that Rahul might not play in the next Test matches. Others including former Indian player Venkatesh Prasad responded that Rahul should not be played any more when Shubman Gill, who is in terrific form, is out. Rahul was not able to shine in the second innings of India-Australia second test. Rahul was dismissed when the Indian score stood at six runs. The player faced three balls and scored one run in the second innings.
Rahul was dismissed by wicketkeeper Alex Carey caught by Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. In the first innings of the second Test, Rahul scored 17 runs off 41 balls. In the first innings too, Rahul was dismissed by Nathan Lion.
In the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Test series, K.L. Rahul gave a disappointing performance. Rahul scored 20 runs off 71 balls in the first innings.
English Summary: ‘Vice-Captain’ Missing From India Test Squad, Sparks Talk Over KL Rahul
