KL Rahul needs to have a good IPL season to secure his spot in the World Cup squad
#1 KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab)
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KL Rahul has a lot of work to do
Life has been tough for KL Rahul in the last couple of months both on the field and off the field. He had a poor series in Australia both in T20Is and Tests. Amidst this, he was caught up in a controversy where teammate Hardik Pandya made controversial comments in the 'Koffee with Karan' and Rahul too was a part of it and the duo was suspended for the ODI series before it was withdrawn.
Rahul is most likely to join India for the T20I series against New Zealand but he has a huge job on his hands to clear the negative publicity off him. Though he will be India's first choice for a backup opener, Prithvi Shaw's fitness might play a role in this and if India feel that they can recall Ajinkya Rahane, then Rahul's place in the side will be in serious trouble. Rahul must have a good IPL if he wants the selectors to confirm his selection in the squad.
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Shreyas
Shreyas is a cricket and Indian sports writer at Sportskeeda. He has over 6.5 years of experience and writes news, listicles, fantasy, and more.
Shreyas has always followed cricket and enjoys the aspect of the sport that leads to players having to adapt to different formats. ODI is his favorite format, but he hopes the rule of two new balls is scrapped. He has also played cricket and football at the school level.
Shreyas has written over 2,500 articles for Sportskeeda, including live text commentary for multiple Indian sports. He worked extensively during the Olympics, Asian Games, and the Pro Kabaddi League. He ensures to cite only verified sources and is careful about being respectful towards every player and team.
Shreyas admires KL Rahul for his elegance and personality, and Shardul Thakur for his resilience. He supports the Punjab Kings in the IPL and the New Zealand cricket team internationally.
When not working, he enjoys playing different sports.
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