KL Rahul on Wednesday opened up in regards to the ‘psychological problem’ of taking part in in numerous batting positions over time however mentioned he’s now comfy in any position.
Chatting with reporters in Adelaide, the place the second Check of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in opposition to Australia begins on Friday, Rahul mentioned he discovered it arduous to barter the ‘first 20-25 balls’ every time he was slotted in a brand new place.
“I’ve batted in lots of positions. Earlier it was a little bit of a problem, not technically however mentally about the way to play these first 20-25 balls,” he mentioned. “How early can I assault? How a lot do I have to be cautious? These had been issues that had been difficult early on. However now that I’ve performed in Exams and ODIs in all places, it has given me an concept of how I wish to handle my innings.”
Rahul, who made his Check debut in Australia a decade in the past as a middle-order batsman, got here on as an opener within the first Check and scored 26 and 77. He partnered Yashasvi Jaiswal on the high as Rohit Sharma was not accessible for choice. However with the captain set to return for the second Check, Rahul’s batting place is as soon as once more set to alter.
When requested about his most popular place, the 32-year-old mentioned: “Something (opening or center order)… I simply wish to be within the taking part in XI, which suggests wherever. You go there and bat and play for the group.”
Rahul mentioned he has simplified his strategy and now seems to be to play out 30-40 balls firstly of his innings to really feel comfy within the center. “Whether or not I’m batting high of the order or within the center order. If I can handle the primary 30-40 balls at begin, all the pieces then looks as if common batting, that’s what I attempt to deal with,” he defined.
