Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has given his thoughts on KL Rahul s batting performance during the first innings of the opening Test between India

India’s response got off to a strong start thanks to the seasoned duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who put up 76 runs for the first wicket. However, Rohit’s bat, which contributed 55 runs to the 76-run partnership, was the main source of the scoring. Rahul, on the other hand, was rusty and was having trouble scoring freely. He scored 20 runs off 71 balls with just one boundary before being caught by rookie Todd Murphy.

In the first innings of the opening Test match between India and Australia in Nagpur, KL Rahul’s batting display caught the attention of former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. As a seasoned cricket player and subject-matter specialist, Harbhajan’s thoughts are highly respected, and his criticism identifies the main areas where Rahul has to develop.

“KL Rahul would be disappointed as he was taking more time. I believe if he could have kept an attacking approach then he could have scored more. I hope in the second innings if he gets the chance to bat, he will score some runs for his own confidence.”

Along with Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, Rahul opened the batting. Rahul got off to a good start and formed a strong opening partnership. At the end of the first day, after scoring 20 runs off 71 deliveries with just one boundary, he lost his wicket after playing a careless shot. Rahul, in Harbhajan’s opinion, could have performed better if he had been more focused and aggressive at the crease. He thinks that this would have given Rahul, who has recently struggled with his form, more confidence.

IND vs AUS: “KL Rahul was taking more time”- Harbhajan Singh

“KL Rahul would be frustrated because he was taking longer. I think he could have scored more goals if he had continued to play aggressively. On his own YouTube channel, Harbhajan expressed his desire that if he gets the chance to bat in the second innings, he will score some runs to boost his self-confidence.

India looks to be on track to total about 350 runs in their opening frame. If they succeed, the advantage will be close to 160 or 170 runs, which could be enough to win this game. The former off-spinner added that it will be difficult for the visitors to get close if India can score around 350 runs and take a 200-run lead. He came to the conclusion that Australia will lose to India’s three skilled spinners.

In addition, Harbhajan discussed his expectations for the match as well as his comments on India’s entire innings. To put pressure on the Australian team and make it difficult for them to even cross the 200-run threshold in the second innings, he believes India should aim for a score of 300-350 runs in the first innings. The veteran cricketer attributed this forecast in large part to India’s effective spin assault, which is spearheaded by the seasoned Ravichandran Ashwin.

“I’m expecting India gets 300-350 points on this field. In spite of having scored more than 50 runs, captain Rohit Sharma is still in the game. I don’t think Australia will be able to score more than 200 runs in the second innings if India gets anywhere close to 350. This pitch will spin more the more you bowl on it. Australia will give up in the face of India’s three spinners if it spins, he added.

Harbhajan Singh is regarded as one of India’s best cricketers of all time, and his analysis and assessment of KL Rahul’s batting strategy, as well as his predictions for India’s innings, reveal his extensive knowledge of the game.