Meanwhile, KL Rahul is in Australia preparing for the upcoming 4-match Test series. With the absence of senior cricketers Virat Kohli (in the final 3 matches) and Rohit Sharma (in the 1st two games), Rahul has got an chance to cement his location in the Test side. An outstanding restricted-overs batsman, Rahul is not a typical in the Test group.
However, with Cheteshwar Pujara (No.3), captain Virat Kohli (No. 4) and Ajinkya Rahane (No. 5) becoming automatic options, India’s batting line-up have two large concerns ahead of the 1st Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval — who will face the new ball with Mayank Agarwal, and who will man the No. 6 slot.
The latter of these two concerns have been answered with Hanuma Vihari creating himself virtually a certainty for the slot with a century in the day-evening warm-up tie against Australia A.
Now, the Indian captain has to opt for one particular player from the likes of KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill to open the innings with Mayank Agarwal. Rahul’s restricted-overs type undoubtedly puts him ahead in the race.