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Anil Kumble names KL Rahul to open the innings if Rohit Sharma misses first Test in Perth
Anil Kumble shared his idea of Gill to stay at 3rd position if Rohit Sharma misses the opening match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth.
Published: Oct 16, 2024, 06:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 16, 2024, 06:46 PM (IST)
Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared his idea of Shubman Gill to remain at No.3 position if skipper Rohit Sharma misses the opening match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth.
Kumble understands the will to send Gill back to his original position temporarily, but also wants KL Rahul to take the role.
“You know he (Shubman) is exceptionally talented, skilful and he’s done that. He’s been to Australia before. Like you mentioned, in Brisbane, he got a wonderful fifty there and he knows the conditions,” Kumble told broadcasters.
“I don’t want to change that. I know there’s a temptation to push Shubman Gill because Rohit is not available in the first Test. But, there’s always KL Rahulâ€æ that name is synonymous with change and adapting to whatever the team wants. Whether you want to open the batting or keep wickets, Rahul Dravid did that, now KL Rahul is doing that,” he said.