In this edition, the pair put together the tournament’s highest opening partnership (119 runs), laying the groundwork for India’s second-largest T20I victory (in terms of run margin) by 101 runs. When Rahul arrived for the post-game press conference, it was expected that he would field numerous questions about Virat Kohli. That’s exactly what he did. But one question irritated KL Rahul.
A reporter asked the Indian vice-captain, who was leading against Afghanistan in Rohit’s absence, if Kohli could be tested as an opener in the upcoming competitions, including the World Cup, given his stellar performance at the top of the order in this format. The question irritated the deputy captain, who responded bluntly before gathering himself and complimenting Kohli’s performance.
source: Xtra TimeIn the IPL, we’ve seen Virat Kohli hit five hundreds while opening the batting. He scored a century while opening today, so as vice-captain, will you inform the team management that Kohli can be tried as an opener in the Australia and South Africa series, as well as the World Cup?
Rahul, who plays alongside the legendary Rohit Sharma as an opener, stated:
Toh kya main khud baith jau phir? Kamaal hai (Are you suggesting that I should then sit out? Amazing).
‘Main Bahar Baith Jau?’ KL Rahul Is Angered By A Journalist’s Question Following Virat Kohli’s 71st Century!
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