The on-field umpire first ruled KL Rahul out on the opening ball of Scott Boland‘s spell. But because the pacer had gone too far, the verdict was overturned as a no-ball. After Rahul began to make his way back to the dressing room, he was summoned back and allowed to continue his innings.
The snickometer showed no spike, which was unexpected and confirmed that the umpire had made a mistake. Remarkably, Rahul failed to check with his batting partner Shubman Gill at the other end and was unaware that he had not edged the ball. After facing eighteen balls, Rahul was still on zero at the time of the event.
When the fourth official saw Boland’s error, he halted Virat Kohli before he could enter the field. For the second time in three innings, KL Rahul had been the victim of a controversial umpiring call. When the ball struck the pad and passed near the bat’s edge in the first innings of the Perth Test, his dismissal sparked controversy. The on-field umpire denied the Australians’ appeal, notwithstanding their uncertainty. When Pat Cummins chose a DRS review, the TV umpire reversed the ruling and sent Rahul back.
Rahul argued angrily with the umpire and then walked off the field. He played a crucial part in India’s decisive 295-run triumph despite this, with a gritty 26 in the first inning and a brilliant 77 in the second.
During the day-night Test, Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 201-run opening partnership was so effective that Rohit Sharma, the returning captain, chose to go down the batting order.
Who is KL Rahul?
One of the most potential opening batsmen of the upcoming generation in India is KL Rahul, a tall and graceful right-handed batsman who also serves as a dependable wicketkeeper in stressful situations. Rahul played in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup with India and later made his first-class debut.
Even though it took him a while to establish himself in domestic cricket, he made a breakthrough in the 2013–14 campaign. He scored 1033 runs and helped Karnataka win the Ranji Trophy with his outstanding efforts, which included three hundred, three nineties, and a Man-of-the-Match performance in the final.
When IPL scouts noticed Rahul’s domestic success, they signed him for ₹1 crore (about $166,000) at the 2014 auction by Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was a regular for the team that season, mostly playing as a wicketkeeper-batter, but his batting performances weren’t very noteworthy.
Cricketing greats like Rahul Dravid praised Rahul for his honed technique and mental toughness in red-ball cricket. Rahul and Dravid had a mentor-mentee relationship in addition to sharing a name, and Rahul regularly sought Dravid’s guidance to improve his skills.
As his India Rahul had a fantastic 2014–15 domestic season after a trip to Australia in the middle of 2014 produced only mediocre results, with a high score of 52 in the unofficial Tests. His inclusion in India’s Test team for the ensuing tour of Australia was cemented by his two centuries in the Duleep Trophy final.
Rahul’s participation in India’s ODI and T20 teams for the Zimbabwe tour was made possible by his performance in the 2016 Indian Premier League. Being the first Indian hitter to reach a century in his first ODI match, he created an instant impression.
The Second Test was made even more dramatic by KL Rahul’s near escape, which was made possible by Scott Boland’s no-ball. Rahul’s fortitude under duress was noteworthy, even though the umpire’s mistake brought attention to how crucial technology is in contemporary cricket. This incident demonstrated the tight margins that frequently characterize the game in addition to the difficulties faced by hitters. As India looks to gain momentum in the series, Rahul’s ability to remain calm and make the most of his second opportunity will be essential.
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