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Sanjana Ganesan interviewing KL Rahul© Instagram
India wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul really made the finisher’s spot his personal within the ODI format, courtesy of his performances within the Champions Trophy. Rahul displayed immaculate consistency as India clinched the Champions Trophy title with out shedding a single recreation within the event. Rahul, who’s a gap batter by trait, needed to fend off fierce competitors from Rishabh Pant for the spot behind the stumps. Nevertheless, Rahul proved along with his performances why the staff administration backed him within the first place.
In an interview after the conclusion of the ultimate, Rahul was requested about how ‘enjoyable’ it was holding wickets within the Champions Trophy, particularly towards India’s spin quartet of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
Talking to Sanjana Ganesan, the spouse of Indian cricket staff’s tempo bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul admitted that it was a tiresome job that he was given.
“Not fun, Sanjana! I have had to squat 200-250 times when these spinners are bowling,” Rahul responded when Sanjana requested how a lot ‘enjoyable’ he had whereas holding for India’s spinners.
Rahul mentioned that there was no higher feeling for him than profitable the Champions Trophy title with the Indian staff.
“I don’t think there’s a better feeling than this. I had said this in an interview a couple of months ago–that my entire focus from now on is to win as many titles as possible. God has put me in situations where I can win games for my team. I haven’t always been able to do that, but that’s the beauty of sport–you keep getting opportunities. If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you. That’s all I can say. We work hard all year, throughout our careers, but moments like these are truly special.” Rahul instructed Star Sports activities.
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