How KL Rahul overcame his nerves to dominate – Online Cricket News

I used to be somewhat nervous on my comeback: KL Rahul

IMAGE: KL Rahul mentioned his robust preparations in the course of the rehabilitation interval on the NCA helped him put together for his return. {Photograph}: BCCI/X

India batter KL Rahul admitted that he was a bit nervous forward of his comeback recreation in opposition to Pakistan however grew in confidence as soon as he spent a while within the center earlier than occurring to finish a memorable hundred.

In a rain-marred Asia Cup match, Rahul struck an unbeaten 111 after which stored wickets for your complete length in his first match for India since March.

“I’m pleased with how the final two video games have gone. I used to be somewhat nervous initially however as I began dealing with a couple of balls I felt alright,” mentioned Rahul within the post-match press convention on Tuesday night time after India’s 41-run win over Sri Lanka.

Rahul mentioned his robust preparations in the course of the rehabilitation interval on the NCA helped him put together for his return.

“I used to be pondering that I will likely be within the taking part in 11 and that is how I ready. I used to be assured that I can nonetheless go there and do the job,” mentioned Rahul.

The 31-year-old mentioned he was given a transparent thought about his function within the staff as a middle-order wicket-keeper batter.

“The staff administration has additionally informed me that this will likely be my function – batting within the middle-order and protecting wickets,” mentioned Rahul.

In that context, the Bangalore man mentioned he labored on his wicketkeeping throughout his time on the NCA.

“I’ve been protecting wickets for the final couple of years. So, it isn’t new to me. I feel I began protecting in 2019 when Rishabh (Pant) bought concussed in opposition to Australia.”

“Throughout my time on the NCA, I’ve labored on my protecting with the coaches there. Hopefully, I can do each the roles effectively,” he added.

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