KL Rahul is excited to play in Zimbabwe again. KL Rahul last competed in competitive cricket in May of this year.
On Thursday, August 18, India will play Zimbabwe in the first of three one-day internationals (ODIs). KL Rahul rejoins the squad after a nearly three-month absence. He will captain the side in the country where he made his white-ball debut six years ago. Scoring a magnificent century on his ODI debut.
KL Rahul has finally recovered from his sports hernia injury and Covid-19 complications to join the Indian team and will lead the team for the first time in his career. The stylish opener was named to lead the subcontinent side against South Africa in a five-match T20I series earlier this year. But he force to withdraw due to a groin injury days before the series began.
The elegant batter was on the verge of returning after completing his rehab at the NCA in Bangalore. Following sports hernia surgery, but disaster struck again when he tested positive for Covid-19. Putting a crimp in his plans to play for India in the Windies tour.
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KL Rahul is excited to leading the team in the series in a country where he has fond memories
“My ODI and T20I debuts were in Harare, and I scored a century in my first game. So I have fond memories here.” I hope I can add to those memories. Coming back here after so many years and being given the opportunity to lead your country is obviously very satisfying when you look back. ” Rahul was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
“You can see how much you’ve grown as a person and how far you’ve come as a player. ” It makes me very happy. Hopefully, we can add to those fond memories by playing some good cricket in the coming week.”
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‘There will be no pressure on the players to be different,’ Rahul says, emphasizing that he wants his players to be themselves.
Although Rahul is inexperienced as an international captain, he has been leading IPL franchises for some time and believes that a captain should be true to himself rather than trying to be someone else. He believed the players would be under no pressure to perform differently and hoped they would remain true to themselves and express themselves accordingly.
“I’m still young, and this is only my second season as captain.” But, because of my personality, I believe that when a captain is true to himself, it spreads to the other players. I am a calm person, so I cannot pretend to be someone else. I try to be myself while allowing the other players to be themselves and express themselves as they see fit. There will be no pressure placed on the players to be unique,” he added.
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