Rain caused the first day of the Test match between India and South Africa to be cut short, with only 59 overs of play possible. India concluded on 208/8. The Test match, in which KL Rahul will don the wicketkeeping gloves for the first time, got off to a terrific start.
In order to spare the visitors’ blushes, the Karnataka cricket player came out to bat at No. 6 and produced a gutsy effort in test conditions. Rahul made significant partnerships with players like Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shardul Thakur while remaining undefeated at 70 off 105 balls. Sanjay Bangar, a former India batting coach, praised KL Rahul at the conclusion of the day’s play and added that his experience as a Test opener was invaluable.
It’s the range of abilities that he possesses altogether. He has spent the bulk of his Test career playing against the new ball, so he is extremely skilled at it. An opener who plays 25 test innings will be extremely valuable. Although that will be useful, it wasn’t the case today, Bangar stated in an interview with Star Sports.
You become a more complete player when you can bat in a variety of positions. Sanjay Bangar
The former Indian all-rounder gave an explanation of the advantages of batting at various locations for a batter. Bangar also praised KL Rahul’s decision-making outside of the off-stump. He therefore praised his situational awareness during the game, saying it enabled him to hold one end from the opposing side.
It actually aids in your comprehension of the game that he was moved from number one to number six. You become a more complete player when you can bat in a variety of positions. You have excellent situational awareness. His ability to make excellent decisions outside of the off-stump enabled him to put together an innings of this kind, according to Bangar.
Kagiso Rabada shined for South Africa, taking his first five wickets against India and taking 14 wickets overall. While Marco Jansen contributed one wicket of Jasprit Bumrah, debutant Nandre Burger claimed two wickets.
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