Rahul’s comment comes as India prepares to face Australia in three ODI, three T20I and four Tests. The first ODI will be played on Friday, November 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. MS Dhoni had retired from international cricket in August this year.
The team led by Virat Kohli will not have the services of Rohit Sharma, as the right-handed hitter is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to regain his full physical form. Rahul is also the vice-captain of the Indian white ball team in Rohit’s absence.
“Look, obviously no one can take MS Dhoni’s place, he’s shown the wicket-keeper batsman the way on how to play the part perfectly, I think I’ll probably go and give the spinners the feedback on what length can be pitching. on different grounds. Goalkeepers have this responsibility, and I’ve done this work in a series in New Zealand, so I hope I can do the same in the future, “Rahul said during a virtual press conference on Thursday.
Rahul will enter the white ball series against Australia with good form behind him. The Kings XI Punjab captain scored 670 runs in 14 games in the recently concluded IPL and also won the Orange Cap (most runs in a single IPL edition).
“I wouldn’t call my hitting a power hit, it’s not something I’m blessed with, I try to play the role that I feel the team demands of me to play in that moment, I’ve learned to stay in the moment, which is something in what I have really worked on and as you get older you realize that you need to keep improving, I am lucky to be able to interact with the best players in the world, I am always looking to grow, “said the 28-year-old.
In the next three years, India will play three World Cups and Rahul said that the team is currently not thinking too much about the future and that the team led by Virat Kohli seeks to be present at this time.
India will host the T20 World Cup and the 50-Year World Cup in 2021 and 2023, respectively. While Australia will host the 20+ World Cup in 2022. “Nothing has been said to me, we as a team don’t think that far, the World Cups are important, that’s the long-term vision of all teams, but I think for me, we’re still playing it one game at a time, and if I keep doing consistent performances as goalkeeper and hitter, it gives us the option of playing an additional hitter or pitcher. three World Cups, I would love to do it for my country, “said Rahul.
After the cue ball stage, both sides will turn their attention to the longest format of the game. The first test between India and Australia will be a day and night contest, starting on December 17 in Adelaide.
The four-game series will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC). Australia is at the top of the rankings, while India is in second position after ICC modified the points system for the WTC due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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