Gautam Gambhir claims KL Rahul has more variety of shots than Virat and Rohit

Yesterday we saw classical batting from KL Rahul. He is so much dominant on the CSK bowlers as Punjab finishes the match in 12 overs. He scored 98 from just 42 balls. Target is just 136 runs and Rahul makes 98 alone. Money cricket analyst came forward to appreciate Mr perfection, KL Rahul. Yesterday was a sweet-and-sour day for Punjab Kings as they failed to qualify for the play-offs on the other hand Rahul’s innings are a treat to watch for fans.

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India’s most dependable opener Gambhir comes up in appreciation of Rahul as he claims that Rahul is more superior to Rohit and Kohli. He further added that Rahul has more shots in his bag than Rohit and Virat. He claimed Rahul to be the next big thing in cricket history. Rahul throughout the tournament plays with a strike rate of 130 but in yesterday’s match, he scores with a strike rate of 200+.

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This Shows Rahul changes his batting style according to the need of their match. As we know Punjab’s middle order is not so much dependable so Punjab skipper plays responsibly by not taking any risk. Yesterday he play fearlessly. After watching his yesterday’s innings we can agree with Gambhir as Rahul has more variety of shots than rout and Virat.

Captaincy pressure on KL Rahul, quoted by Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir is one of the most dependable openers of the Indian team. He helps India to win two world cups. He claimed in ESPN CRIC INFO, “Just go play, man. Let the world cherish, not only India. Show this world your ability. When people talk about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, they will probably talk about you. Because you have got many more shots compared to anyone else in India,” Gambhir said.

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“Had he played like this, Punjab Kings would’ve qualified by now. It is probably the pressure of captaincy, I don’t know what it is, but the team management can answer.” Gambhir is the winner of 2IPL seasons with KKR as skipper. He knows the pressure of captaincy and he further added that Rahul’s pressure of captaincy affects his game. Rahul playing with 130 is not his natural game but the game he showed yesterday is the real game of Rahul.

Quick match analysis CSK VS PBKS

Chennai Super Kings scored 134 runs with du Plessis scored the highest 76 runs. Ravi Bishnoi disturbs the furniture of Dhoni and for me, it is the ball of the tournament. Jordan plays the first match of the second leg and took two wickets by conceding only 20 runs in three overs. Punjab, when came to bat finish the match in just 12 overs, and Rahul lonely, makes 98 not from 42 balls. Rahul has been awarded as man of the match.