<p>At this point, KL Rahul seems disenchanted with press conferences. So, it’s a wonder why the Indian management even sent him to address the media in the wake of India’s 41-run win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday night. </p>.<p>Sure, he was the obvious choice after scores of 111 not out against Pakistan on Monday and a crucial 39 against Sri Lanka, but his demeanour should have been accounted for. That said, the entire team, possibly because of having played on three consecutive days, wore a look of exasperation the entire duration of the rain-affected game. </p>.Gill attains career-best second spot in ODI batters chart; Rohit, Kohli also in top-10.<p>In fact, Rahul and Rohit Sharma were engaged in a fairly animated discussion and it eventually led to the Indian skipper rebuking him, rather blatantly, for a few overs over the keeper’s indecision during a particular DRS call. </p>.<p>Perhaps Rahul carried over some of that distaste. Whatever might be the case, the Karnataka player should have remained professional, even if only for a few minutes. Instead, he offered: “Yeah, I am happy with how the last two games have gone. I was a little nervous initially but as I started facing a few balls I felt alright.”</p>.<p>When asked about his keeping and if he felt any discomfort at all, he said: “I have been keeping wickets for the last couple of years. I think I started keeping in 2019 when Rishabh (Pant) got concussed against Australia. So, it is not new and the team management has also told me that this will be my role – batting in the middle-order and keeping wickets. During my time at the NCA, I have worked on my keeping with the coaches there. Hopefully, I can do both roles well.”</p>.<p>The only time there was any real expression on his typically ‘stoic’ face is when the topic of Dunith Wellalagare came up, and that too towards the end. The 20-year-old picked up five wickets and scored an elegant 42 not out. </p>.<p>“Yeah, he did his job for the team. He looked the most dangerous bowler from the Sri Lankan attack till I was there, and obviously (Charith) Asalanka also picked up a few wickets later on. He was good, but we’ll be better when we meet him next,” he said in a tone which suggested sporting vindictiveness.</p>
<p>At this point, KL Rahul seems disenchanted with press conferences. So, it’s a wonder why the Indian management even sent him to address the media in the wake of India’s 41-run win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday night. </p>.<p>Sure, he was the obvious choice after scores of 111 not out against Pakistan on Monday and a crucial 39 against Sri Lanka, but his demeanour should have been accounted for. That said, the entire team, possibly because of having played on three consecutive days, wore a look of exasperation the entire duration of the rain-affected game. </p>.Gill attains career-best second spot in ODI batters chart; Rohit, Kohli also in top-10.<p>In fact, Rahul and Rohit Sharma were engaged in a fairly animated discussion and it eventually led to the Indian skipper rebuking him, rather blatantly, for a few overs over the keeper’s indecision during a particular DRS call. </p>.<p>Perhaps Rahul carried over some of that distaste. Whatever might be the case, the Karnataka player should have remained professional, even if only for a few minutes. Instead, he offered: “Yeah, I am happy with how the last two games have gone. I was a little nervous initially but as I started facing a few balls I felt alright.”</p>.<p>When asked about his keeping and if he felt any discomfort at all, he said: “I have been keeping wickets for the last couple of years. I think I started keeping in 2019 when Rishabh (Pant) got concussed against Australia. So, it is not new and the team management has also told me that this will be my role – batting in the middle-order and keeping wickets. During my time at the NCA, I have worked on my keeping with the coaches there. Hopefully, I can do both roles well.”</p>.<p>The only time there was any real expression on his typically ‘stoic’ face is when the topic of Dunith Wellalagare came up, and that too towards the end. The 20-year-old picked up five wickets and scored an elegant 42 not out. </p>.<p>“Yeah, he did his job for the team. He looked the most dangerous bowler from the Sri Lankan attack till I was there, and obviously (Charith) Asalanka also picked up a few wickets later on. He was good, but we’ll be better when we meet him next,” he said in a tone which suggested sporting vindictiveness.</p>