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KL Rahul will not do wicketkeeping in the initial matches
Leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi is also in the race for T20 World Cup selection
New Delhi. Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer believes that if KL Rahul can lead the team to its first IPL title, then his place in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup should be confirmed. Rahul, who is making a comeback after recovering from a thigh muscle injury, will probably not do wicketkeeping in the IPL. His selection in India’s T20 team is not certain, so he will have to perform well in batting and behind the wicket in IPL.
When asked how he will balance the personal aspirations of captaincy and the interests of the team, Justin Langer said that it is not difficult. He said, ‘If the team does well, everyone gets a reward. If KL Rahul leads the Lucknow Super Giants team to the IPL title, it will mean that he has done good captaincy, good batting and good wicketkeeping. Apart from Rahul, Lucknow’s leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi is also in the race for selection.
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‘KL and Bishnoi will have to perform better in IPL’
Langer said, ‘The clear message for KL or Bishnoi is to focus on playing well for the Lucknow team, your chances of getting a place in the T20 World Cup team will increase.’ Former mentor of Lucknow team Gautam Gambhir has now joined KKR. When asked if there could be a clash with him during the tournament, Langer said that he is an admirer of Gambhir’s contribution to the team.
‘Gautam Gambhir is the real hero of KKR’
Justin Langer said, ‘There will be no collision. I am saddened by his leaving the team but he is the real hero of KKR. We both have been good friends. Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting is also my friend. CSK’s Stephen Fleming and Mike Hussey are also my friends. KL Rahul’s team will start its campaign in IPL 2024 with a match against Rajasthan on March 24. This match will be played from 3:30 pm.
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Tags: IPL, Justin Langer, KL Rahul, Lucknow Super Giants, Ravi Bishnoi
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 20, 2024, 17:47 IST