Former India player Aakash Chopra has noted that KL Rahul’s recent performances in Boxing Day Tests have been a ‘lovely story.’ He expressed hope about the Indian opener continuing that romance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 fourth Test.
The fourth game between India and Australia will start on Boxing Day (Thursday, December 26) in Melbourne. Rahul amassed 235 runs at an average of 47.00 in six innings in the first three Tests.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ the former India opener reflected on some of the crucial batters for the visitors in the fourth Test. As for Rahul, he said (10:45):
Chopra pointed out that Rahul has played conventional Test cricket in the ongoing series and wished his love affair with Boxing Day Tests continues.
Rahul made his international debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test against Australia. He has struck first-innings centuries in his last two Boxing Day Tests, both against South Africa in Centurion, with a 123-run knock in 2021 followed by a 101-run effort two years later.
In the same video, Aakash Chopra noted that Australia have devised an excellent game plan against Rishabh Pant.
The cricketer-turned-analyst added that Pant needs to improvise to counter the hosts’ plans.
Chopra pointed out that the ball is unlikely to be very new when Pant comes to bat. He added that the dashing wicketkeeper-batter could change the game if he stays in the middle for a session or two.
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