Rohit Sharma reveals team management's message to KL Rahul ahead of Test series against Bangladesh, says 'we want him to play all the...'

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma wants KL Rahul to take matters in his own hands and take his career forward and make the most of the opportunities.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue • 17 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma at the press conference; KL Rahul after losing his wicket (Screengrab: X, File Photo)

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Rohit Sharma backs KL Rahul to pick right where he left off.

Rohit hails the quality player Rahul is.

India Test skipper Rohit Sharma has backed KL Rahul to do well in the Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit said that everyone faces ups and downs in their career but it is crucial for him to understand how he wants to take his game ahead. Rohit revealed that the message to Rahul is clear that they want him to play all the games.

“There are handful of people in world cricket who had a smooth ride. Handful of cricketers had no issues all their life, it was all good. Everyone has an up and down career. Best thing to do is to understand yourself, expectations from yourself and what’s needed for the team. The kind of quality KL Rahul has, everybody knows. The message to him from our side was we want him to play all the game and bring the best out of him. It’s important to give him a clear message that what he need from him,” Rohit said in the pre-match press conference on September 17.

Rohit hopes Rahul gets back to the groove

Rohit pointed out that Rahul has done well since his comeback and he doesn’t see a reason why he can’t flourish in the longest format of the game.

“He was done well since comeback – scored hundred against South Africa. Unfortunately got injured after Hyderabad, didn’t play afterwards. I hope he continues from where he left in Hyderabad. I don’t see any reason why he can’t flourish in Test cricket. Opportunities are there. Important for him to understand how he wants to take his career forward,” he added.

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Rahul turned up for India A in the first round of Duleep Trophy and registered scores of 37 and 57 against India B in a losing cause before the squad for the Test series was announced.

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Rahul is likely to regain his place in the middle order. He could play just one Test in the series against England where he scored a gritty half-century in a losing cause in Hyderabad.