Aakash Chopra believes that if KL Rahul is not retained by the Punjab Kings. He would be the most expensive player in the IPL 2022 auction.
Rahul hit 65 runs off 49 deliveries in the second T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi last night. The graceful opener put up a 117-run stand on the first wicket with Rohit Sharma.
“Rohit and Rahul, what a tone they have. KL Rahul, I am saying it again – he is India’s best T20 batsman. There is no better batter than him. He will be the most expensive player if he goes into the IPL auction. If the ceiling is not fixed because of the draft.” He said
Following his defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021. The former India cricketer remarked that Rahul has shown incredible consistency.
“If you see the last five matches, he has scored three-four fifties in that. I know he didn’t score against Pakistan and New Zealand, but this player is of a different level.” Chopra observed
KL Rahul
In India’s last five T20Is, KL Rahul has four half-centuries. He only failed to reach the fifty-run barrier once during this span, when he was dismissed for 15 in the opening T20I against New Zealand. Aakash Chopra
“The six he hits over the covers against the fast bowlers, however fast you may bowl, it is kamaal and lajawab. Of course, I am a KL Rahul fan, you know it already. You should also be his fan because the skill level is unbelievable.” He elaborated
Rahul and Sharma were a great match for one other. While the former was quick out of the blocks, the Indian captain joined in after he got his eye in, helping the hosts to a seven-wicket victory.
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