The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is to be played on Sunday. Before this match to be played in Ranchi, Indian captain KL Rahul held a press conference on Saturday. During this, he admitted that his team India’s struggle against spin on home pitches is a matter of concern. However, he also said that at present he has no answer to deal with it.

Let us tell you that South Africa has clean swept the Indian team in the two-match Test series. Earlier, New Zealand had whitewashed India in the three-match Test series. In both the series, Indian batsmen were seen struggling against foreign spinners.

I don’t have any definite answer- KL Rahul

“We have not played spin well in the last few seasons. I really don’t know why we were able to do it earlier and why we are not able to do it now. I don’t have any definite answers. All we can do is individually and as a batting group see how we can improve,” Indian captain KL Rahul said in the press conference before the first ODI in Ranchi.

He said that the batsmen will have to look for technical and strategic changes and it will be a long process. Rahul further said, “This is not going to change overnight. We will look at the needs of improvement and hopefully we will be better prepared by the Sri Lanka and Australia series. We will also take advice from the senior players who have played spin very well.” Rahul said that Indian batsmen will have to find individual answers and improve their technique if they want to regain their traditional edge against spin.

What did KL Rahul say on the return of Virat and Rohit?

When asked about Virat Kohli’s rigorous training sessions, Rahul acknowledged the importance of strike rotation in the ODI format. He said, in ODI, each run is as important as fours and sixes. Virat is expert in this. We all keep learning from him. He is excited to be back and his presence is always important.

Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma are returning to the team. Regarding this, Rahul said, the importance of both of them is very big at any time. Having senior players in the team gives more confidence to the dressing room. We are very happy that they are here. Winning is the most important thing and we are focusing on that.

KL Rahul’s big statement on Ravindra Jadeja

Rahul also welcomed the return of Ravindra Jadeja, who is joining the team for the first time after the ICC Champions Trophy in March. He said, “Jaddu has performed well for India time and again. His experience is huge for us.” Rahul also said that players like Ruturaj Gaikwad are regularly left out due to a stable top order, but opportunities will come.

Difficult for Rishabh Pant to play

Rahul said that the playing eleven will be decided later and he did not say anything about giving the start to Rishabh Pant. However, it is accepted that Pant can play only as a batsman also. However, from the indications being received, it seems that Pant will not be a part of the playing eleven. Rahul did wicketkeeping in the practice session.

Ind vs eng 1st test: KL Rahul is the batsman who batted well in both innings in the most difficult time. In the second innings, he scored a century and scored the most runs for India (137). After the day’s play was over, he came to the press conference, he spoke on his batting position and said something that started going viral.

We have seen that KL Rahul’s batting position has not been confirmed for many times, his order has changed. However, he played the most as an opener. In the first Test against England, Rahul got a chance to start the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. He scored 42 in the first innings and 137 runs in the second innings.

What did KL Rahul say?

KL Rahul, who came to the press conference after the end of the fourth day of the Leeds Test, said that in the last few years he had forgotten what batting order he feels comfortable. He was sent to batting at some sometimes to start innings and sometimes for batting at 3 and sometimes 6. This made the question whether Rahul was not happy with changing his batting order earlier, but after that he said that whatever responsibility I was given to me. This gave Rahul a chance to challenge himself. Rahul said, “I am enjoying my role as an opener in the last few series.”

KL Rahul has spoken about his batting position many times before, he has said that he does not make much difference from the batting position, he just wants to play, no matter what position. Talking about Rahul’s Test career, he has scored 3257 runs in 101 innings of 58 matches, including 9 centuries and 17 half -centuries.

How many runs did KL Rahul score on which position

Out of 101 innings, KL Rahul played as an opener. He opened the Test for India 85 times, scoring a total of 2982 runs. While opening, he scored 8 centuries and was out 7 times. Apart from this, he batted 7 times on number 3, 2 at number four and 9 at number six.

• As an opener- 2982 runs in 85 innings
• At number three- 112 runs in 7 innings
• At number four- 86 runs in 2 innings
• At number six- 234 runs in 9 innings

Kl rahul said – “Last couple of years I have forgotten what position I am comfortable in pic.twitter.com/dwiulqezis

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India vs England will be exciting for the fifth day game

Today, June 24 is the last day of India vs England Leeds Test. England need 350 runs to win and the Indian team 10 wickets. Rahul said about this that this will be an interesting day. It will be like a blockbuster film. The wicket seems to be difficult than before and we will try to create as much pressure as we are.