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'KL Rahul Has Entered The Peak Phase Of His Test Career': Aakash Chopra
PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes vice-captain KL Rahul has entered the defining phase of his Test career and must embrace a leadership role in India’s batting unit as one of the experienced cricketer.
Ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6, Chopra said Rahul’s experience and consistency will be vital to the team’s success during the ongoing transition period.
“KL Rahul’s Test career has now entered its peak phase. He is not getting any younger, and he has been around for long enough. We have seen him succeed in Test cricket, especially in overseas conditions. He has been one of India’s better openers in the longest format,” Chopra told Jio Hotstar.
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