Subsequently, losing the Test and ODI series in South Africa will be too heavy for the newly appointed captain KL Rahul. He has the burden to prove his worth with his relative inexperience at captaincy. It may take a little while for him to chip in. But I am sure with Rahul Dravid’s advice and assurance, he can dive deeper into his efficiency and experience in the Indian Premier League, where he has delivered for the Punjab Super Kings.
Apart from being composed, calm and compassionate about the game, KL Rahul sounds creatively crafted, displaying his mettle with utmost sincerity that has gone on well into establishing his credentials as a competitive cricketer.
I maintain that he has all the appetite for taking the team to the top. With his devotion and dedication pouring in, he is encouraging and motivating the likes of Iyer, Ashwin, Bumrah to kick in with all they have. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with all their experience, should play a mentor to KL Rahul. Their knowledge of and on the field will tap into the fullest potentials of the boys who are always determined towards outstanding excellence. A loss should be an eye-opener to the probabilities and possibilities that lie ahead of them.