From Batting Position To Sanju Samson's Role: KL Rahul's Big Revelations For South Africa ODIs

KL Rahul is not chucking the big gloves away in ODIs anytime soon and made it clear that he wouldn't mind standing behind the stumps when the 'Boxing Day' Test against South Africa comes calling in just over a week's time. Leading the ODI team after regular skipper Rohit Sharma took a break from the white ball leg of the South Africa tour, the stylish right-hander also gave enough hints that Rinku Singh is all set to be rewarded with an ODI debut after displaying impressive technique, sound temperament and commendable game awareness in the T20 series. Asked whether he will keep wickets in the ODI series starting on Sunday, Rahul answered in affirmative. "Yes, I will I be keeping wickets and batting in the middle-order and after that I would be happy to keep wickets in Test matches," Rahul told media persons during the pre-series interaction.

"I have always been open to doing new roles and accepting whatever role team wants me to perform. If that's the role the management sees me during Test matches, happy to do that." He also hinted that Sanju Samson, for the time being, is being looked at as a potential No. 5 specialist batter.

Having missed action for the better part of 2023 due to hamstring injury and subsequent surgery, the Bengaluru man doesn't want to let go any opportunity.

"I want to play as many games as possible for the country. I have missed a lot of games because of injuries and I would like to make most of time and play as many games and perform whatever role is expected of me. That's not going to change.

"For me, team always comes first. One of the first things taught to us was it's a team game, however cliched it might sound. You have to be flexible, adjust and adapt."

"Rinku will get his chance"

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