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'KL Rahul Has Entered The Peak Phase Of His Test Career': Aakash Chopra

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes vice-captain KL Rahul has entered the defining phase of his Test career and must embrace a leadership role in Indias batting unit as one of the experienced cricketer. Ahead of Indias one-off Test against Afghanistan at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh from June 6, Chopra said Rahuls experience and consistency will be vital to the teams success during the ongoing transition period. KL Rahuls Test career has now entered its peak phase. He is not getting any younger, and he has been around for long enough. We have seen him succeed in Test cricket, especially in overseas conditions. He has been one of Indias better openers in the longest format, Chopra told Jio Hotstar. Rahul was recently appointed vice-captain under Test skipper Shubman Gill, a move Chopra believes reflects the teams faith in his ability to shoulder greater responsibility. Now he has been promoted to become Shubman Gills deputy, that is a big responsibility, especially in transition. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring, India need someone like KL Rahul to fully own that spot at the top of the order, he added. Chopra noted that while Rahul has already established himself as a prolific run-scorer in the format, the challenge now lies in maintaining that standard over an extended period. Now he has been promoted to become Shubman Gills deputy, that is a big responsibility, especially in transition. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring, India need someone like KL Rahul to fully own that spot at the top of the order, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, India will begin their post-IPL Test season against Afghanistan on June 6, with Rahul set to partner the captain at the top of the order as the team embarks on a fresh chapter in red-ball cricket. Article Source: IANS

4 Jun 2026 1:16 pm