Recently, star Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul took part in an entertaining challenge where he had to rank five of the world’s top batters without seeing them. During the game, the host provided Rahul with the names of the batters one at a time, and he had to decide their ranking on the spot.
Top five batters in KL Rahul’s list
The host asked Rahul to rank Australian explosive batter Travis Head first. Demonstrating his savvy, Rahul placed Head in fifth position, explaining to the host that he anticipated some prominent Indian cricket names would be coming up next.
Next, the host asked Rahul to rank Indian captain Rohit Sharma, and Rahul placed him in the second position. Following that, the host introduced Pakistan’s white-ball captain, Babar Azam, whom Rahul ranked fourth. He then placed Suryakumar Yadav in the third spot. Finally, when it came to Virat Kohli, Rahul ranked him first, completing his list with Kohli at the top.
Once Rahul had finalized his rankings, the host allowed him to revise his list if he wished. However, Rahul reviewed his choices and decided that he was satisfied with his original rankings, choosing not to make any changes.
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Here is the video:
Blind rankings game ft. KL Rahul ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/jV9hp1Xz5B
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) September 9, 2024
Rahul also named top five bowlers list
Later in the video, the host asked Rahul to rank five bowlers, revealing their names one by one. The first bowler named was James Anderson. Initially unsure, Karnataka-born ultimately placed Anderson in the second position.
The host then introduced Dale Steyn. Rahul appeared uncertain at first but ultimately ranked the South African legend in the top spot. Rashid Khan was placed fourth on Rahul’s list. Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ranked third, and Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah took the fifth spot.
When the host asked if Rahul wanted to make any changes to his list, Rahul admitted that it was challenging to determine the exact rankings on the spot, so he chose to keep his original list.
Rahul: Duleep Trophy and Test Squad Update
Rahul is presently representing the India A team in the Duleep Trophy, showcasing his skills in domestic cricket. In addition to his participation in the Duleep Trophy, Rahul has been selected for the Indian squad for the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh. This Test match is scheduled to begin on September 19th, marking an important fixture in the international cricket calendar.
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