IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Will Rohit make way for versatile KL Rahul at the top?

Updated On: 02 December, 2024 04:14 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the IND vs AUS 2nd Test, the question will arise for the opening slot between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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Ahead of the IND vs AUS 2nd Test, the question will arise for the opening slot between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

<p>As the IND vs AUS 2nd Test inches closer, Team India`s think tank will have a huge question of choosing the right opening partner for <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-feels-this-indian-player-will-get-more-than-40-test-centuries-23437245" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal</strong></a></p>

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As the IND vs AUS 2nd Test inches closer, Team India`s think tank will have a huge question of choosing the right opening partner for Yashasvi Jaiswal

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2025-kl-rahul-or-axar-patel-to-lead-delhi-capitals-see-what-co-owner-says-23437283" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KL Rahul</strong></a> who filled in the shoes in Rohit Sharma`s absence for the top slot made the most of the opportunity provided</p>

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KL Rahul who filled in the shoes in Rohit Sharma`s absence for the top slot made the most of the opportunity provided

<p>Opening the innings in the first essay, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/jaiswal-rahuls-unbeaten-84-run-stand-puts-india-in-strong-position-at-tea-on-day-two-23434533" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KL Rahul</strong></a> departed for 26 runs after facing 74 deliveries. His knock was laced with 3 fours. Later in the second innings, the right-hander showcased a knock of patience and grittiness. Facing 176 balls, he smashed 77 runs including 5 fours</p>

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Opening the innings in the first essay, KL Rahul departed for 26 runs after facing 74 deliveries. His knock was laced with 3 fours. Later in the second innings, the right-hander showcased a knock of patience and grittiness. Facing 176 balls, he smashed 77 runs including 5 fours

<p>Ahead of the second Test, the return of skipper and opening batsman <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ek-time-par-fan-selfie-request-riles-up-rohit-sharma-during-autograph-signing-23439563" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></a> will keep Rahul`s position hanging</p>

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Ahead of the second Test, the return of skipper and opening batsman Rohit Sharma will keep Rahul`s position hanging

<p>Additionally, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/border-gavaskar-trophy-2024-25-gill-dazzles-rohit-fizzles-23439444" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shubman Gill</strong></a> who missed out on the first Test match due to injury will also expectedly feature in the second match</p>

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Additionally, Shubman Gill who missed out on the first Test match due to injury will also expectedly feature in the second match

<p>If Gill comes at number three and Rahul bats at the top, then Rohit`s position in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/team-indias-net-session-ahead-of-two-day-test-match-against-australia-s-prime-minister-xi-103137/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India</strong></a>`s batting lineup will go down to number four or five</p>

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If Gill comes at number three and Rahul bats at the top, then Rohit`s position in India`s batting lineup will go down to number four or five

<p>KL Rahul, known as a versatile Indian batsman might bat down the order if Rohit refuses to leave his top slot. But in the previous <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/i-ll-tell-my-grandkids-i-faced-him-travis-head-praises-this-indian-pacer-23439571" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Test</strong></a> series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, Rahul was seen struggling to score runs down the order</p>

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KL Rahul, known as a versatile Indian batsman might bat down the order if Rohit refuses to leave his top slot. But in the previous Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, Rahul was seen struggling to score runs down the order

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