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"I Think That Question Is Answered": KL Rahul's Sharp Response To 'Fitness' Critics

KL Rahul's return to form has given India's ODI World Cup title bid a huge boost. The wicket-keeper batter did very well for the team as he made his return in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 stage. There, however, still remain some who are concerned about the wicket-keeper batter's fitness, considering he hasn't played many matches in the past 6 months. When asked about the question marks on his fitness, Rahul said that the 'question' has already been answered.

India vs Australia Live Score, 2nd ODI: Spotlight On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin As India Await Another Australia Test

India vs Australia 2nd ODI, Live Updates: India will be squaring off against Australia in the second ODI match on Sunday in Indore. The hosts have already taken 1-0 lead in the three-match series after registering a thumping five-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI on Friday.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Will Shreyas Iyer Get Another Chance?

After clinching victory in the first ODI, Team India will face Australia in the second ODI match on Sunday in Indore. The KL Rahul-led team registered a thumping five-wicket win over the visitors in the first on Friday, where Mohammed Shami registered a five-wicket haul. Later, Team India chased down the target of 277 with two balls to spare. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill played a knock of 71 and 74 runs, respectively. Shreyas Iyer will be desperate for some runs after missing out on a flat track while the skillful R Ashwin will be searching for wickets.

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Pressure Mounts On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin For Performances That Count

Shreyas Iyer will be desperate for some runs after missing out on a flat track while the skillful R Ashwin will be searching for wickets in the middle overs when India take on Australia in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday. Despite missing four first-XI players, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India were able to win the first ODI rather comfortably and look on course to secure the series at the Holkar Stadium which usually produces high-scoring games.

"Always Happens With Me...": KL Rahul Opens Up On India Captaincy In Absence Of Rohit Sharma

India's stand-in captain KL Rahul believes it is always good to put himself in "challenging situations", especially after returning from a long injury lay-off. Leading the side in the first two ODIs against Australia in absence of Rohit Sharma, Rahul struck an unbeaten 58 as India won by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match dress rehearsal series before the World Cup. "Not the first time, always happens with me. I'm used to it, I love it," Rahul said about leading the side in place of regular skipper Rohit Sharma.

India vs Australia: "Sanju Samson Wasn't Selected Because...", Ex-India Star's Honest Analysis

The exclusion of wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson from the Indian cricket team squad for the ODI series against Australia and the Cricket World Cup 2023 has left a lot of fans and experts surprised. A number of ex-cricketers have expressed their disappointment at the decision taken by the team management but former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that India decided to not include Sanju in order to keep the team composition similar to that of the World Cup. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan called the decision to not include Sanju 'strange' but also gave his own analysis behind his absence.

Watch: KL Rahul's Lucky Stumping Gets Better Of Marnus Labuschagne In India vs Australia First ODI

KL Rahul effected a lucky stumping during India's first ODI match against Australia at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali to get the better of Marnus Labuschagne. The right-handed batter attempted a reverse sweep during the game on Friday but failed to execute it properly. The ball hit wicketkeeper Rahul's pad and then ricocheted onto the stumps, catching Labuschagne short of his crease. It was also the first wicket in ODI cricket for Ravichandran Ashwin since January 19, 2022.

India Become No.1 Team Across All Formats With Five-Wicket Win Over Australia In First ODI

Mohammed Shami's crafty bowling performance was beautifully complemented by the grace and poise of Shubman Gill as India defeated Australia by five wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Mohali on Friday. The victory helped India go top of ICC Men's ODI Rankings replacing Pakistan. India is now the number one team across all the three formats - ODI, T20I and Test cricket. Shami displayed his artistry with impressive figures of 5 for 51, reminding all and sundry of his skills while helping India restrict Australia to 276 after asking the visitors to make first use of the strip.

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"I Think That Question Is Answered": KL Rahul's Sharp Response To 'Fitness' Critics

India vs Australia Live Score, 2nd ODI: Spotlight On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin As India Await Another Australia Test

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Will Shreyas Iyer Get Another Chance?

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Pressure Mounts On Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin For Performances That Count

"Always Happens With Me...": KL Rahul Opens Up On India Captaincy In Absence Of Rohit Sharma

India vs Australia: "Sanju Samson Wasn't Selected Because...", Ex-India Star's Honest Analysis

Watch: KL Rahul's Lucky Stumping Gets Better Of Marnus Labuschagne In India vs Australia First ODI

India Become No.1 Team Across All Formats With Five-Wicket Win Over Australia In First ODI