KL Rahul has impressed everyone with his 375 runs on the England tour. Former coach Ravi Shastri has credited his success to a changed technique and improved defense. According to Shastri, Rahul's consistency and mental strength can make him India's main batsman in the future.
Ravi Shastri: Indian cricketer KL Rahul has impressed everyone with his brilliant batting in the ongoing Test series between India and England. On this tour, he has scored 375 runs in three Test matches with the help of two centuries and one half-century. Former Indian team coach Ravi Shastri has revealed the secret behind his sensational form.
According to Ravi Shastri, the real secret to Rahul's success lies in his changed technique and mindset. He said that KL Rahul has always been a talented batsman, but this time he has made such a change in his technique that his game has become even better.
Rahul's Confidence Amidst England's Challenges
Batting on England's pitches is no less than a challenge. The conditions there, the fast bowlers and the swinging balls put many batsmen in the world in trouble. In such a situation, KL Rahul's consistent run-scoring in this series is being considered a major achievement. Rahul has not only scored runs, but the way he has scored them is an encouraging sign for Indian cricket. Tremendous improvement has been seen in his shot selection, patience, and ability to understand the ball.
Change in Front Foot Technique Changed the Game
Ravi Shastri revealed during the ICC Review that Rahul has made changes, especially in his front foot technique. Earlier, where Rahul often got trapped on fast balls, now he has strengthened his defense so much that he is facing swinging balls with confidence. "Rahul is now playing better on the front foot. His defense has become ber than before. The effect of this is that he is now getting bowled or LBW less often," Shastri said. This change is not limited to just technique, but is also clearly visible in his confidence and mental strength.
Overcame the Challenge of Scoring Runs Consistently
In the last few years, Rahul's talent has not been questioned, but his consistency has definitely been a matter of concern. Sometimes he would score a century in one match, then flop in the next four matches. This was the reason why critics started calling him 'Unfinished Talent'. But on this England tour, he has proved that thinking wrong. He has proved by performing brilliantly in three consecutive matches that he is no longer just a talented player, but has become a mature batsman.
Shine Seen in the Figures Too
Rahul has scored 375 runs in three matches so far, which includes two centuries and one half-century. His average in this series has been around 62.5, which is considered excellent on pitches like England. After this performance, he has become the fourth highest run-scorer in the series. If he maintains this momentum, then he can definitely become the top scorer of the series.
The Next 3-4 Years Could Belong to Rahul: Shastri
Shastri believes that if Rahul continues to play in the same way, then the coming three-four years can prove to be the most शानदार years of his career. "If Rahul continues in this rhythm, his Test average can reach close to 50. And he can play many memorable innings for India in the coming years," – Ravi Shastri.
Maturity in Mindset
As much as technique is important in cricket, so is mental toughness. KL Rahul has now made himself mentally very b as well. Now he does not just go out to play shots, but to handle the team and take the game forward according to the conditions. Rahul's body language, his presence on the field and his coordination with his teammates also clearly shows that he has now become a responsible batsman.
