How KL Rahul built pressure on Virat Kohli in world cup final? In the aftermath of India’s Cricket World Cup final defeat against Australia, former Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Amir and Shoaib Malik have raised questions about KL Rahul’s innings, asserting that his uncharacteristically slow performance may have added undue pressure on the Indian team.
Amir, a former pace bowler for the Pakistan cricket team, pinpointed three crucial moments during the final in Ahmedabad where the slow nature of the pitch demanded an assertive approach.
He highlighted Shubman Gill’s dismissal and Virat Kohli’s initially brisk start as key junctures. Amir suggested that Rohit Sharma’s attacking play was disrupted by his subsequent dismissal, and he specifically questioned KL Rahul’s approach, emphasizing the unexpected sluggishness of his innings.
Expressing confusion over Rahul’s uncharacteristically slow play, Amir asserted that the batsman, known for his ability to maintain a good strike rate, seemed to be averse to his usual style, contributing to the mounting pressure on Kohli. Amir’s observations were made during a discussion on the ‘Haarna Mana Hai’ show.
Shoaib Malik, another former Pakistani cricketer, echoed similar sentiments regarding Rahul’s innings.
Malik criticized Rahul’s poor strike rate, emphasizing that the batsman appeared determined to bat through the entire 50 overs rather than adapting to the challenging conditions.
Malik noted a lack of proactive play from Rahul, citing a surplus of dot balls that failed to alleviate the pressure on the Indian team.
In analyzing Rahul’s performance, Malik emphasized the need for adaptability and urged batsmen to rotate the strike when boundaries are hard to come by.
He suggested that Rahul’s failure to be more proactive might have contributed to India’s downfall in the crucial final match.
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Mohammed Amir exposed Rohit Sharma called him “senseless” . His senseless approach costed India the WC. #Worldcupfinal2023 #WorldCup #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/cFbLwvF4vn
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