Last Update on: November 14th, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev lauded Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul for his performances in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The former captain emphasized that KL Rahul possesses immense talent, which exceeds his current batting performance.
Rahul scored 102 runs off 64 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes, as India set a mammoth target of 411 runs for the Netherlands in Bengaluru. India continued their dominant form by restricting the Dutch to 250 runs, remaining the undefeated team in the league phase.
KL Rahul Has So Much Time To Play Shots – Kapil Dev
Speaking on the popular Ranveer Allahbadia show, Kapil Dev expressed hope that KL Rahul will showcase his best performances in the future. Kapil noted Rahul’s excellent shot timing and highlighted the player’s potential to deliver outstanding displays.
“Rahul has so much time to play his shots. Uske jo performances hai usse sau guna zyaada talent hai (he is 100 times more talented than the performances he has shown so far). He is maturing, and I hope he comes up with his best display,” Kapil said.
Rahul has amassed 347 runs in eight innings with an impressive average of 69.40 and a strike rate of 93.53. He contributed 12 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, including 11 catches and one stumping. He made a significant impact as a batter and a wicketkeeper in the event.
I Have Seen Enough Of Virat Kohli – Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev mentioned that he watches cricket when he has free time from his professional commitments. He said that it would be more interesting to see the players who could follow in the footsteps of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Virat Kohli.
“I do watch cricket but only when I am free. I prefer watching a young talent over Virat. I have seen enough of Virat, and how much more I have to see him. He is a big player and a proven match-winner. It is more interesting to see a player who can become next Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Virat Kohli,” Kapil further added.
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the ongoing tournament, scoring 594 runs in nine matches with an impressive average of 99 and a strike rate of 88.52. The 35-year-old has smashed two centuries and five half-centuries so far, with his best score being an unbeaten 103.
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