IND vs ENG / Will KL Rahul correct this big mistake after Sunil Gavaskar's anger?

IND vs ENG: After defeating England 4-1 in the T20 series, the Indian team also started strongly in the ODIs. In the first match held in Nagpur, Team India easily won and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Now the next match will be played on Sunday, February 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This match can prove to be decisive for Indian wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul, as he made a big mistake in the Nagpur ODI, on which Sunil Gavaskar has expressed displeasure. If Rahul does not correct his mistake in the next match, he can also be dropped from the team.

KL Rahul's mistake in Nagpur

India is preparing for the upcoming Champions Trophy, which will start on February 20. The team now has only two ODIs left, in which the players will get a chance to confirm their place. Rahul missed a golden opportunity in Nagpur, although he may get an opportunity to play in Cuttack. But if he does not correct his mistake, his place in the team may be in danger.

KL Rahul got a chance to bat at number 6 in the Nagpur ODI. When he reached the crease, India needed only 28 runs in 16.2 overs to win and had 6 wickets in hand. Shubman Gill was also close to his century. Rahul deliberately started playing slow to give Gill an opportunity to complete his century. He was constantly defending the balls, as a result of which he fell prey to Adil Rashid after scoring only 2 runs in 9 balls.

Gavaskar warned Rahul

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was very angry about this slow game and criticized Rahul. Gavaskar said, 'He should have played his natural game. He was just trying to defend the ball so that Gill could get a chance to score a century. But this is a team game and there is no need to play with such a mentality. In this affair, he got out by playing half-hearted shots.'

Impact of team selection on Rahul's performance

If Rahul plays in a similar way in Cuttack and gets out early, then Rishabh Pant can replace him. Many cricket experts believe that Pant's arrival can improve the balance of the team. Along with getting a left-handed batsman in the middle order, the team will get a player who has the ability to change the course of the match.

Therefore, KL Rahul will have the last chance to prove himself in the Cuttack ODI. If he repeats the mistake this time too, he may have to be dropped from the team. Cricket lovers will now have their eyes on this important match.