Ravi Shastri Fires Blunt Warning To KL Rahul. Says India Star "Needs To Realise..."

22.09.2024 - 05:21 sports.ndtv.com

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes star batter KL Rahul must change his batting temperament to rediscover golden touch.

Shastri, while commentating during the ongoing 1st Test against Bangladesh, feels it's high time Rahul pulls up his socks to rediscover his lost mojo.

Rahul is going through a dip in form, with his last Test century coming during India's tour of South Africa earlier this year.

The players also picked up an injury during the home series against England earlier this year, and was fortunate enough to be in the playing XI against Bangaldesh.

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