Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has known as for KL Rahul to reveal extra consistency in Check cricket, significantly as he steps right into a senior position following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In the meantime, Rishabh Pant has strengthened his place in India’s batting lineup by changing into solely the second wicketkeeper in cricket historical past to attain twin centuries in a Check match, following Andy Flower’s feat.Being one of the crucial skilled gamers in India’s comparatively younger batting order, Rahul is now anticipated to supply stability and management whereas delivering constant performances with the bat.Pant’s achievement of scoring two centuries in the Leeds Test has particularly impressed Manjrekar, who praised the wicketkeeper-batsman’s dedication to the longer format of the game.“I think he will because it seems like he enjoys batting in Test cricket. Any batter who gets two hundreds in a Test match, it takes a lot out of you mentally, not so much physically, getting a hundred in the first innings, and 48 hours later, you have the same kind of reserve to get another hundred. So that is a hallmark of an exceptional player,” Manjrekar said on Star Sports.
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Manjrekar emphasized that KL Rahul needs to avoid being known for stop-start performances and must maintain consistency throughout the series.“I see Pant carrying his form, but there is another senior batter in the team, who now has got no choice but to carry his form right through the series. Indian cricket needs him badly, and KL Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder or a one-Test-match performer,” Manjrekar added.
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The spotlight is now firmly on Rahul, with increased expectations as he assumes the role of the senior-most batter in India’s Test lineup. Pant’s recent performance has set a high standard, demonstrating his ability to deliver consistently in the red-ball format.As the team undergoes transition, it will be up to the more experienced stars to steer the ship clear of obstacles and help the younger stars manoeuvre this transitional phase.
