KL Rahul’s Big Gesture For Sai Sudharsan Draws Huge Roar In Indian Dressing Room. Watch

KL Rahul on Thursday turned solely the second Indian captain to win an ODI sequence in opposition to South Africa, becoming a member of Virat Kohli within the elite listing. India defeated South Africa by 78 runs within the sequence decider on the Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday to wrap up the sequence 2-1. Sanju Samson hit a maiden worldwide century, smasing 108 runs with the assistance of six fours and three sixes. While Samson’s efficiency within the third and ultimate ODI stood out, younger batter Sai Sudharsan introduction to worldwide cricket was one other constructive for the Indian group.

Sudharsan scored back-to-back half-centuries within the first two video games to impress everybody. He additionally took a surprising catch within the third ODI and was named the “Impact Fielder Of the Series” by India’s fielding coach for his effort.

However, Ajay Ratra, India’s fielding coach, revealed that it was captain KL Rahul, who took six catches in three matches, who determined to present the award to the teen.

The announcement sparked big celebrations contained in the Indian dressing room.

“There were a few notable catches during the series. Overall, we took 12 catches during the series, with KL Rahul taking six of them. Samson took two – one as a wicketkeeper and other as a fielder. And Sai took a brilliant catch today. It was a tight decision between KL and Sai. I am always tempted to give the award to a wicketkeeper, but KL was generous enough to give the award to Sai,” Ratra mentioned in a video uploaded on BCCI.television.

Rahul achieved one other big feat on Thursday as he turned solely second wicketkeeper from India to attain 1,000 runs in ODI cricket in a calendar yr.

In 27 ODIs this yr, KL has scored 1,060 runs at a mean of 66.25 and a strike fee of 87.74. He has scored two centuries and 7 fifties this yr, with the most effective rating of 111*.

16 years again, legendary MS Dhoni had develop into the primary Indian wicketkeeper to perform this milestone.

In 2007, Dhoni scored 1,103 runs in 33 ODI innings throughout 37 matches at a mean of 44.12, with a century and 7 fifties. In 2008, Dhoni scored 1,097 runs at a mean of 57.73, with a century and eight fifties.

2009 was Dhoni’s greatest yr with the bat, scoring 1,198 runs at a mean of 70.47, with two centuries and 9 fifties. His greatest rating was 124.

(With PTI Inputs)

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