NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who lately made a comeback into the India squad after a protracted harm layoff, has been given the accountability to captain the crew within the first two video games of the upcoming three-match sequence towards Australia, beginning on Friday. This sequence holds nice significance because it serves as a ultimate costume rehearsal for India forward of the ODI World Cup.
Rahul, in his captaincy profession thus far, has led the Indian ODI aspect in seven video games, profitable 4 and shedding three of them. However, this might be his first ODI as captain at residence in India, as his earlier assignments as skipper had been all in away matches.
In 2022, Rahul bought the chance to guide India towards South Africa in a three-match away sequence, which sadly resulted in a 0-3 loss for India. However, he bounced again and led the crew to a convincing victory towards hosts Zimbabwe, profitable the sequence 3-0. Furthermore, he guided India to a different triumph towards Bangladesh at Chattogram, securing his fourth victory as captain.
KL Rahul as ODI captain:

Rahul’s batting efficiency as captain has been below-par although, with 115 runs at a median of 19.16 and just one half-century (55 towards South Africa). He might be keen to enhance this file within the upcoming sequence, particularly contemplating his spectacular general profession statistics in ODIs. Rahul has amassed 2155 runs in 58 matches at a median of 46.84, together with six centuries and 13 fifties in 55 innings.
Interestingly, Rahul additionally possesses a greater than respectable file towards Australia in ODIs, scoring 392 runs in 11 innings at a median of 43.55, with the assistance of three half-centuries. Additionally, he has a outstanding file in residence situations, having amassed 833 runs in 20 innings at a median of 49, together with two centuries and 5 fifties. All good indicators for the India captain to make a mark within the sequence.
Coming off a superb century (111*) towards Pakistan within the lately concluded Asia Cup, Rahul might be aiming to proceed his good type towards the Australians and carry it into the extremely anticipated World Cup subsequent month.
KL Rahul’s ODI batting information:
As captain: M 7 | I 6 | R 115 | HS 55 | Ave. 19.16 | SR 68.86 | 1x50s
Against Australia: M 11 | I 11 | R 392 | HS 80 | Av. 43.55 | SR 93.55 | 3x50s
In India: M 20 | I 20 | R 833 | HS 108 | Av. 49.00 | SR 89.85 | 2x100s | 5x50s