BGT 2024-25: ‘Even though Rohit has come, Rahul should play in the top order only’ Pujara’s bold statement before the Adelaide Test


The second match of the BGT series will be played between India and Australia in Adelaide from 6th December.

KL Rahul (Image Credit- Twitter X)

The Indian cricket team had performed brilliantly in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first match played at Optus Stadium in Perth, Team India had won a big victory by 295 runs. India was the first team to defeat Australia for the first time in Test cricket on this ground.

So in this match, a brilliant performance was seen by the batsmen of Team India. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal played an innings of 161 runs, while former Indian captain Virat Kohli returned to form and scored the 81st century of his international cricket career.

On the other hand, in the absence of Rohit Sharma, experienced wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul, who came to open the match, was seen batting brilliantly. In the match, he played an innings of 77 runs in 176 balls, and played an important role in giving a strong start to Team India.

So now the second match of the BGT series between the two teams will be played at Adelaide Oval from 6th December. However, Rohit Sharma is going to make a comeback from Team India in this match. However, even after this, experienced batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says that even after Rohit is in the playing eleven, Rahul should play in the top order.

Cheteshwar Pujara gave a big statement

Let us tell you that before the start of the second match between Australia and India to be held in Adelaide, Cheteshwar Pujara was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo – I think, for some reason if we can continue the same batting order like KL. And if Yashasvi opens, then Rohit can come at number three, and Shubman Gill can come at number five.

If Rohit wants to open, then KL should bat at number 3. Nothing after this. But I think he (KL Rahul) should bat in the top order because it suits his game. I hope we will not tamper with it.

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