However, on Sunday’s match against the mighty Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on being asked about his new approach this season for LSG as an opener, KL Rahul accepted that amid the changing dynamics of the game, where 220 is becoming almost a norm, strike rate has emerged to become an important factor.
The Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli Clash over Strike Rates
In discussions with commentators Sunil Gavaskar questioned that the criticism of a 118 strike rate, implying it’s not applause-worthy to get out with the same rate in the 14th or 15th over.
“Commentators questioned only when the strike rate was 118. I’m not too sure. I don’t watch too many matches, so I don’t know what the other commentators have said otherwise. But if you have a strike of 118 and then you get out in the 14th or the 15th with a strike-rate of 118, I mean, if you want applause for that, that’s a little bit different. That’s different,” he told Star Sports.
“All these guys talk about, oh we don’t care about outside noise. Then why are you replying to any outside noise or whatever it is. We all played a bit of cricket, not a lot of cricket. We don’t have agendas. We speak about what we see. We don’t necessarily have any likes and dislikes. Even if we have likes and dislikes, we actually speak on what is happening,” added Sunil Gavaskar.
In the ever-evolving narrative of Indian cricket, KL Rahul’s about-face stands as a compelling chapter. His transformation from a player under scrutiny to a linchpin of the team reflects the essence of the sport – adaptability, perseverance, and redemption. As the saga continues to unfold, one thing remains certain: in the game of cricket, fortunes can change in the blink of an eye, and it is the players’ ability to rise above adversity that truly defines their legacy.