Indian opener KL Rahul has been under-fire for a long time. He has had a torrid form in Test cricket in the recent past and paid the price after being dropped from India's playing XI in the third and penultimate Test versus Australia in Indore. Rahul only managed 198 runs in his last 12 innings and scored 38 runs in three outings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 edition.&nbsp;

Hence, Rahul was sidelined from the playing XI for the Indore Test, with Shubman Gill replacing him, despite captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid backing him after the second Test in New Delhi. While many called for his omission, former Australian captain Michael Clarke feels Rahul could have been given a run with the team enjoying a winning streak.&nbsp;

"I really like KL Rahul. He is a great young man and an extremely gifted player. India is winning at the moment, so if I was the captain, I would be fighting for him. I would be saying, ‘We are winning; I know he is not at his best, but we can afford to keep him on the team right now. He is a good player, he will train hard enough, and he is going to come back for us’," Clarke told RevSportz.

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"If the team is winning, I think he can keep players who aren’t performing well for a little bit longer. So I will be fighting for KL Rahul," Clarke further added.

In Rahul's absence, Rohit-led India have struggled on a turning track at the Holkar Stadium, Indore. On Day 1 of the third and penultimate Test, India opted to bat first and folded for a paltry 109. In reply, Australia bundled out for 197 and have dismissed half of India's batting line-up in their second essay with hosts' overall lead being less than 50.

Indian opener KL Rahul has been under-fire for a long time. He has had a torrid form in Test cricket in the recent past and paid the price after being dropped from India's playing XI in the third and penultimate Test versus Australia in Indore.

Indian opener KL Rahul has been under-fire for a long time. He has had a torrid form in Test cricket in the recent past and paid the price after being dropped from India's playing XI in the third and penultimate Test versus Australia in Indore. Rahul only managed 198 runs in his last 12 innings and scored 38 runs in three outings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 edition. Hence, Rahul was sidelined from the playing XI for the Indore Test, with Shubman Gill replacing him, despite captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid backing him after the second Test in New Delhi. While many called for his omission, former Australian captain Michael Clarke feels Rahul could have been given a run with the team enjoying a winning streak. "I really like KL Rahul. He is a great young man and an extremely gifted player. India is winning at the moment, so if I was the captain, I would be fighting for him. I would be saying, ‘We are winning; I know he is not at his best, but we can afford to keep him on the team right now. He is a good player, he will train hard enough, and he is going to come back for us’," Clarke told RevSportz. Also read: IND vs AUS: R Ashwin overtakes Kapil Dev to become India's third-highest wicket-taker during Indore Test "If the team is winning, I think he can keep players who aren’t performing well for a little bit longer. So I will be fighting for KL Rahul," Clarke further added. In Rahul's absence, Rohit-led India have struggled on a turning track at the Holkar Stadium, Indore. On Day 1 of the third and penultimate Test, India opted to bat first and folded for a paltry 109. In reply, Australia bundled out for 197 and have dismissed half of India's batting line-up in their second essay with hosts' overall lead being less than 50.

IND vs AUS: 'I will be fighting for him' - Former Aussie captain comes in support of under-fire KL Rahul

KL Rahul's form has become a huge talking point in the Indian cricket fraternity. In the ongoing India-Australia Tests, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have dominated proceedings and have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 but Rahul's low returns with the bat have made heads turn. In three outings in the India-Australia series, the right-hander only has 38 runs whereas his last 12 innings has seen him score only 198 runs. Thus, his place is under threat whereas BCCI sacked him as the vice-captain while announcing the squad for the last two Tests.&nbsp;

Amid severe criticism coming from all corners, Rahul has been slammed left, right and centre by former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad. Now, another ex-player Dodda Ganesh has joined the bandwagon and lashed out at the under-fire opener. He replied to a post shared from Prasad and wrote, "Rahul Dravid and the think tank has immense faith in KL Rahul’s abilities, so he is getting an extended run like Rohit got in ODIs. We all know KL is a special player. It’s high time he converted his potential into consistent scores. Let’s hope he comes good in the last 2 tests."

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Time is running for Rahul who has been in woeful form in whites. He even lost his place in the T20I squad post India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of eventual champions England. The Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management have continued to back the 30-year-old amid his poor run of form. After the Delhi Test, head coach Dravid told Star Sports, "I&nbsp;think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this."

It will be interesting to see if Rahul retains his spot in the playing XI for the third and penultimate Test, which kicks off in Indore on March 01.

KL Rahul's form has become a huge talking point in the Indian cricket fraternity. In the ongoing India-Australia Tests, Rohit Sharma & Co. have dominated proceedings and have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 but Rahul's low returns with the bat have made heads turn.

KL Rahul's form has become a huge talking point in the Indian cricket fraternity. In the ongoing India-Australia Tests, Rohit Sharma & Co. have dominated proceedings and have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 but Rahul's low returns with the bat have made heads turn. In three outings in the India-Australia series, the right-hander only has 38 runs whereas his last 12 innings has seen him score only 198 runs. Thus, his place is under threat whereas BCCI sacked him as the vice-captain while announcing the squad for the last two Tests. Amid severe criticism coming from all corners, Rahul has been slammed left, right and centre by former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad. Now, another ex-player Dodda Ganesh has joined the bandwagon and lashed out at the under-fire opener. He replied to a post shared from Prasad and wrote, "Rahul Dravid and the think tank has immense faith in KL Rahul’s abilities, so he is getting an extended run like Rohit got in ODIs. We all know KL is a special player. It’s high time he converted his potential into consistent scores. Let’s hope he comes good in the last 2 tests." Also Read: 'Can we leave KL Rahul alone?': Harbhajan Singh backs under-fire Indian opener amid severe criticism Rahul Dravid and the think tank has immense faith in KL Rahul’s abilities, so he is getting an extended run like Rohit got in ODIs. We all know KL is a special player. It’s high time he converted his potential into consistent scores. Let’s hope he comes good in the last 2 tests. https://t.co/G5Pt7GSX2k — Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) February 20, 2023 × Time is running for Rahul who has been in woeful form in whites. He even lost his place in the T20I squad post India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of eventual champions England. The Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management have continued to back the 30-year-old amid his poor run of form. After the Delhi Test, head coach Dravid told Star Sports, "I think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this." It will be interesting to see if Rahul retains his spot in the playing XI for the third and penultimate Test, which kicks off in Indore on March 01.

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KL Rahul on Friday joined Virat Kohli in an elusive list of players to score 600 runs twice in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to become only the second Indian batsman to achieve the iconic feat. Rahul, playing against Rajasthan Royals, in a crucial match in the ongoing IPL 2020 also joined an elusive list of cricketers to have scored 600 runs multiple times in IPL history.

While the likes of Chris Gayle and David Warner have scored 600-plus runs in IPL season thrice in the history of the tournament, Kohli and Rahul are only Indians to have made it to the list.&nbsp;

Gayle, also known as Universe Boss, has achieved the feat in 2011, 2012 and 2013 whereas Warner in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

Meanwhile, Kohli achieved the feat in 2013 and 2016. Rahul, on the other hand, scored 600-plus runs in 2018 and in the ongoing IPL 2020. Notably, Rahul missed the 600-run mark by just seven runs last season.

Interestingly, no Indian batsman apart from Kohli and Rahul have scored 600 runs twice in the history of IPL. Also, he becomes only the second Indian captain, after Kohli, to notch up 600 runs in multiple IPL seasons.

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<h2>Players with 600+ runs in multiple IPL seasons:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Chris Gayle (2011, 2012, 2013)</li>
	<li>David Warner (2016, 2017, 2019)</li>
	<li>Virat Kohli (2013, 2016)</li>
	<li>KL Rahul (2018, 2020)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Indians Scoring 600+ runs in an IPL Season:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Sachin (2010)</li>
	<li>Kohli (2013)</li>
	<li>Uthappa (2014)</li>
	<li>Kohli (2016)</li>
	<li>Pant (2018)</li>
	<li>Kl Rahul (2018)</li>
	<li>Rayudu (2018)</li>
	<li>Kl Rahul (2020)*</li>
</ul>

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Rahul has been terrific with the bat for Kings XI Punjab this season while scoring: 21, 132*, 69, 17, 63, 11,, 74, 61*, 77, 15, 27 and 28 so far in the tournament and is looking for another big score against Rajasthan Royals.

After IPL, Rahul will be in action for Team India in their tour of Australia starting in November. 
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KL Rahul on Friday joined Virat Kohli in an elusive list of players to score 600 runs twice in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to become only the second Indian batsman to achieve the iconic feat.

KL Rahul on Friday joined Virat Kohli in an elusive list of players to score 600 runs twice in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to become only the second Indian batsman to achieve the iconic feat. Rahul, playing against Rajasthan Royals, in a crucial match in the ongoing IPL 2020 also joined an elusive list of cricketers to have scored 600 runs multiple times in IPL history. While the likes of Chris Gayle and David Warner have scored 600-plus runs in IPL season thrice in the history of the tournament, Kohli and Rahul are only Indians to have made it to the list. Gayle, also known as Universe Boss, has achieved the feat in 2011, 2012 and 2013 whereas Warner in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Meanwhile, Kohli achieved the feat in 2013 and 2016. Rahul, on the other hand, scored 600-plus runs in 2018 and in the ongoing IPL 2020. Notably, Rahul missed the 600-run mark by just seven runs last season. Interestingly, no Indian batsman apart from Kohli and Rahul have scored 600 runs twice in the history of IPL. Also, he becomes only the second Indian captain, after Kohli, to notch up 600 runs in multiple IPL seasons. ALSO READ: 'You never know': KKR's mentor David Hussey still confident of playoff spot Players with 600+ runs in multiple IPL seasons: Chris Gayle (2011, 2012, 2013) David Warner (2016, 2017, 2019) Virat Kohli (2013, 2016) KL Rahul (2018, 2020) Indians Scoring 600+ runs in an IPL Season: Sachin (2010) Kohli (2013) Uthappa (2014) Kohli (2016) Pant (2018) Kl Rahul (2018) Rayudu (2018) Kl Rahul (2020)* ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians post cheeky tweet after Yadav's stare-off with Kohli Rahul has been terrific with the bat for Kings XI Punjab this season while scoring: 21, 132*, 69, 17, 63, 11,, 74, 61*, 77, 15, 27 and 28 so far in the tournament and is looking for another big score against Rajasthan Royals. After IPL, Rahul will be in action for Team India in their tour of Australia starting in November.

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IND vs AUS: 'I will be fighting for him' - Former Aussie captain comes in support of under-fire KL Rahul

'High time he.....': After Venkatesh Prasad, another former cricketer slams under-fire KL Rahul

IPL 2021: Deepak Hooda, KL Rahul onslaught help Punjab Kings defeat Rajasthan Royals

KL Rahul joins Virat Kohli in elite list with his cracking form in IPL 2020