KL Rahul's Batting Position Criticised by Ex‑Captain

Shrikant took aim at the decision to slot KL Rahul at number six in the recent ODI, arguing that the former opener deserves a higher spot in the order. He noted that Rahul has consistently contributed to India's victories and that demoting him is akin to undermining past stars like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sunavanshi. Shrikant also suggested that Rahul, having partnered effectively with Virat Kohli after Rohit Sharma's dismissal, could have accelerated the run rate if promoted earlier. Instead, Rahul was sent in when the required run rate was already steep, limiting his impact on the chase.