Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar reckons that opener KL Rahul’s good form and fluency with the bat will be very beneficial for the side ahead of their T20 World Cup campaign opener against Pakistan on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

String of half-centuries

After making 62 against Afghanistan in India’s last Super Four match of the Asia Cup, Rahul got his groove back as he smashed three fifties in five bilateral matches against Australia and South Africa at home. He has continued his good showing since India landed in Australia in early October, making a patient 74 in the second practice match against Western Australia XI in Perth and followed it up with 57 in a warm-up match against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.