Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Rahul excels, Rana emerges as India's new all-rounder
KL Rahul is a cricketer who bats in the number 6 position for India's ODI team.
He is doing a great job and is very good at batting in the last few overs of the game, which can be very tough.
The coach, Gautam Gambhir, trusts Rahul in this role.
Harshit Rana is another cricketer who is being groomed as an all-rounder.
He bats at number 8 and also bowls.
In the recent match against New Zealand, Rana scored 29 runs and took two important wickets.
Both Rahul and Rana played crucial roles in helping India win the match.
KL Rahul batted at No. 6 and scored 29 not out, helping India win the ODI against New Zealand.
Harshit Rana was promoted to bat at No. 7 and scored 29 runs off 23 balls, playing a crucial role in the chase.
Team management wants to groom Rana as an all-rounder, focusing on his batting to slot him in at No. 8.
Irfan Pathan praised Rahul's composure and technical skills in the death overs, highlighting his importance in the lower order.
Rana defended the bowling unit's performance, noting that they adapted well to the conditions despite not taking early wickets.
- Who
- KL Rahul and Harshit Rana
- What
- Excelling in their roles in India's ODI team
- When
- During the first ODI against New Zealand
- Where
- India's ODI team
- Why
- Due to their composure and skill in crucial moments
- Player
- KL Rahul
- Role
- ODI No. 6
- Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
- Commentator
- Irfan Pathan
- Unique Ability
- Composure in death overs
- Player
- Harshit Rana
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting Position
- No. 8
- Match
- India vs New Zealand ODI
- Runs Scored
- 29
Sources
‘People often ask why is he batting so low’: KL Rahul’s unique ability helps him don ODI No. 6 role, says Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan Shares Startling Observation: 'When KL Rahul Bats, People Often Ask Why...'
Team management wants to groom me as an all-rounder: Harshit Rana
'In Those Situations, A Technically Correct Batter Makes A Difference': Irfan Pathan Opens Up On KL Rahul Batting Down The Order
