Archive · 18 Jun 2025
KL Rahul 'Ideal' to Replace Virat Kohli, Says Former Selector
Former selector Saba Karim thinks KL Rahul is the right person to replace Virat Kohli in the Indian Test team.
He believes Rahul can bat well at number four.
He thinks Rahul can deal with problems early in the game and keep scoring.
Karim likes that Rahul played a great game recently.
Rahul also has played county cricket, which will help him do well for India.
Former selector Saba Karim suggests KL Rahul as Virat Kohli's replacement.
Rahul is seen as ideal for the No. 4 position in the Indian Test team.
Karim believes Rahul can handle early setbacks and carry the innings forward.
Rahul scored 116 in a recent India A match against England Lions.
Karim highlights Rahul's experience and maturity, and experience in county cricket
- Who
- Saba Karim and KL Rahul.
- What
- Former selector's assessment of KL Rahul's role in replacing Virat Kohli.
- When
- Recent times, in the context of upcoming Test series and India A matches.
- Where
- In Indian Test team and matches in England.
- Why
- To address the vacancy left by Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket.
- Proposed Role
- Replace Virat Kohli at No. 4
- Selector's Opinion
- KL Rahul is the 'ideal' choice
- Recent Performance
- 116 in India A match
- Test Matches Played
- 58
- Runs Scored
- 3,257
Sources
KL Rahul’s Test journey breakdown: From Sri Lanka in 2015 to latest BGT in Australia, he has struggled to put together a complete big series
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