‘I name him Rolls Royce Rahul..’: Okay Srikkanth suggests KL Rahul to take some relaxation

India’s star opener KL Rahul hasn’t been in nice contact and is beneath fireplace for his poor efficiency within the Take a look at format. He even didn’t impress within the first two matches of the continued Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2023 in opposition to Australia.

Whereas many former cricketers and followers are attacking Rahul for his dangerous type, veteran India cricketer Okay. Srikkanth additionally expressed his views relating to the Karnataka batter however in a particular model.

Chatting with TOI, Srikkanth mentioned he has a variety of admiration for Rahul, however issues aren’t going effectively for the 30-year-old right-handed batter, and he ought to take a while off the sector. The world cup-winning former cricketer additionally hailed Rahul with the prefix’ Rolls Royce” and added that if he was the top of the choice committee, he would have approached the latter and requested him to take a break from the sport for some time.

“I’ve super admiration for the category of Rahul, in reality I name him Rolls Royce Rahul”, however it’s simply not taking place for him for the time being. If I used to be the chairman of selectors, I might have gone as much as him and informed him to take a break for some time,” mentioned Srikkanth.

Srikkanth additional informed that he feels the problem with Rahul is extra of a psychological state and never technical.

“I can not pinpoint a technical deficiency in his recreation for the time being. I feel that is extra psychological and all Rahul must do is take a break and kind his thoughts out. There’s no cause why he can’t come again all weapons blazing,” he added.

Ultimately, the veteran cricketer mentioned that in-form Shubman Gill ought to get an opportunity within the group as a substitute, as conserving a deserving participant ready just isn’t proper.

“However with all due respect to Rahul, it’s time to play Shubman. You possibly can’t hold a participant ready when he’s within the type of his life.”