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"Why KL Rahul All The Time...": Ex-India Opener Name-Drops 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' To Drill Home Point Over World Cup 2023 Selection Debate

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has opened up on the Rohit Sharma-led side's fascination over KL Rahul, who hasn't been in the best of forms so far this year. Rahul, who missed the two group matches of the Asia Cup, is likely to be back for the Super 4 game against Pakistan on Sunday. He is also included in India's 15-man preliminary squad for the World Cup on home soil, starting October 5. However, several current and former players suggested that India should continue to back the in-form players, instead of Rahul, who has been out of action for a while.

"If An In-Form Player Sits Out...": Ex-India Star Takes Firm Stance On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif is happy with the healthy competition for places in the team heading into next month's World Cup on home soil. The Indian team management has some big decisions to make with the World Cup kicking off in less than a month's time. The Rohit Sharma-led side is yet to finalise its middle-order, with the likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan fighting for a place in the playing XI. While Kishan has been in fine form with the bat in 2023, Rahul and Iyer have recovered from their respective injuries.

KL Rahul And Ishan Kishan In Same XI At World Cup? India Great Explores Possibility

Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has explored the possibility of playing both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in the same XI for the World Cup. Kishan has pushed his case for selection after playing a valiant knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match last week. With India struggling at one point, Kishan scored 82 while batting at no. 5 to put his side back in the contest. Fans and experts, however, have been divided over the debate on whether Ishan has pipped Rahul in the XI for the marquee event on home soil.

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Can both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan feature in the same XI for the Indian team? Though there are some former cricketers who feel that can be the case, ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan isn't on board with the idea. For Irfan, Rahul and Ishan can only feature in the same XI together if a player in the top-order is injured. Else, only one of them can get into the team as they are competing for the same spot. As there remain those who feel Ishan should be preferred over Rahul owing to his exemplary form, Irfan has cautioned the Indian team management against overlooking the Karnataka batter's numbers.

KL Rahul Snubbed As Ex-Batter Picks India's XI For World Cup 2023 Opener

Since the time India's squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 was announced, fans and experts are already contemplating which XI players will make the cut in the opening clash against Australia. Former India batter Sanjay Bangar, sharing dug deep into the selection matters and named his India XI for the opening match against Australia, which is to be held in Chennai. To the surprise of many, Bangar didn't pick KL Rahul in his team and went witht he No. 4 and No. 5 pairing of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan respectively.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Skip Optional Practice, KL Rahul Sweats It Out

The Indian Team has started to prepare for their second match with Pakistan in the Asia Cup in the Super Four stage which will be played on Sunday in Colombo. India had an intense practice session ahead of their clash with arch-rival Pakistan on Thursday. KL Rahul who had missed the first match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, also joined the nets. He practised for both left-arm pacers and right-arm pacers, keeping in mind the quality bowling attack of the Pakistan side. He spent the longest time in the nets to be fully prepared for his comeback match.

"India Will Make Huge Blunder If...": Gautam Gambhir Fires Team Selection Warning

The Indian cricket team is set to battle a huge dilemma over which player to pick for the No. 5 spot in the team. While KL Rahul has been playing the role for a while in India's ODI team, the manner which Ishan Kishan fulfilled the responsibility at the position impressed everyone. In fact, there are many who feel Ishan should continue to play at the No. 5 spot for India, even at the cost of Rahul sitting on the bench. There are however, those too, who think otherwise.

"Shreyas Iyer's Place Should Be Questioned": Indian Spinner's Bold Remark On World Cup Squad

As skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced India's squad for the ODI World Cup 2023, only 15 players got the nod while a number of those who were in contention, were left with broken hearts. Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson were among those players whose absence pinched many fans while the inclusion of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer didn't convince everyone. Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla said that while there's plenty of talk on the role KL Rahul will play for the team, even Shreyas Iyer's spot should be questioned.

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"Why KL Rahul All The Time...": Ex-India Opener Name-Drops 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' To Drill Home Point Over World Cup 2023 Selection Debate

"If An In-Form Player Sits Out...": Ex-India Star Takes Firm Stance On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

KL Rahul And Ishan Kishan In Same XI At World Cup? India Great Explores Possibility

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

KL Rahul Snubbed As Ex-Batter Picks India's XI For World Cup 2023 Opener

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Skip Optional Practice, KL Rahul Sweats It Out

"India Will Make Huge Blunder If...": Gautam Gambhir Fires Team Selection Warning

"Shreyas Iyer's Place Should Be Questioned": Indian Spinner's Bold Remark On World Cup Squad