Have KL Rahul's Batting Plans Changed From Perth To Gabba? Star Opener Says 'Cannot Make Up Anything New'
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Star India opener KL Rahul has said that the wickets in Perth and Brisbane have been very similar in terms of the pace and bounce and he just stuck to the basics to be successful at these venues, and there is no secret formula to it. He added that a solid defence and respect towards bowlers in the first 30 overs of his knock have been crucial to his success.
Rahul has till now looked the most assured Indian batter on the tour Down Under and it was on display once again on Tuesday when he produced a gritty 84 off 139 deliveries in challenging conditions, contributing to the visitors' 252/9 on day four of the third Test in Brisbane.
Rahul scored a crucial 77 in the second innings of the first Test in Perth and although the pink-ball Test in Adelaide was a dampener, he came back strongly on Tuesday at the Gabba.
"I mean not so far at least because I feel like Perth and Brisbane were quite similar in terms of how much pace and bounce the wickets had," Rahul told the media at the end of the day's play when asked if his plans have changed from one venue to another.
"So I've had a pretty simple plan for these two grounds. But now, once I've come here again, gone back to basics and try and play close to the body, leave balls, the basics, I can't make up anything new and tell you," Rahul added.
An unbeaten 39-run partnership between ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for the 10th wicket helped India avoid follow-on. With more rain around, the match is heading for a draw despite Australia's dominance in the weather-hit Test.
"Yes, very good to see when the lower order chips in and scores runs. That's something that we discuss a lot in our meetings and the bowlers work hard on their batting as well," Rahul said.
At the end of the day's play, India were still trailing by 193 runs.
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