US EditionIndia's Focus Now on Winning ODI Series, Says Captain Rahul
KL Rahul leads India in a three-match ODI series against South Africa aiming to rebound after recent Test losses, with senior players Kohli and Sharma boosting team experience.
- On Nov 29, stand-in ODI captain KL Rahul will lead India in the three-match ODI series after Shubman Gill was ruled out, starting Sunday at JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.
- Amid a string of home Test losses, India suffered a 408-run defeat in Guwahati and a 0-2 whitewash against South Africa, their fifth defeat in seven Tests.
- Rahul highlighted squad experience and urged focus on winning, saying, `India will be bolstered by the return of former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma- both of whom have retired from test cricket- adding more depth and experience to the side. importance at any point is huge, to have senior players in the team. It makes the dressing room feel a lot more confident`, Rahul said.
- If MS Dhoni attends, Rahul said it would boost the opener as Ranchi hosts its first ODI since 2022 at JSCA International Stadium, promising strong local excitement.
- Morne Morkel said the white-ball switch brings fresh energy as India plays three ODIs through December 6 then five T20 Internationals, with Rahul urging the team to 'forget what happened a week ago.
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The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is being played at the Ranchi ground. KL Rahul is leading the charge due to Gill's injury.
KL Rahul Says India Will Be ‘More Excited’ if MS Dhoni Turns Up To Watch Opening ODI Against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium | 🏏 LatestLY
Rahul debuted in ODIs under Dhoni’s captaincy with a century in Harare in 2016, and is set to reprise a dual role which the latter played for a long time - taking the wicketkeeping gloves while leading the side from behind the stumps and batting as a finisher. 🏏 KL Rahul Says India Will Be ‘More Excited’ if MS Dhoni Turns Up To Watch Opening ODI Against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium.
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ugandanews.netIf MS Dhoni comes to watch, we will be more excited, says KL Rahul ahead of Ranchi ODI against South Africa
During the pre-match press conference, the stand-in India captain was asked if MS Dhoni could attend the game and what impact his presence might have on the team and the crowd. In response, Rahul recalled his early playing days under 'Captain Cool'.
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The Straits TimesIndia's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul
Nov 29 : KL Rahul said India will put their humbling test series defeat by South Africa behind them as he leads the team into a three-match one-day international series against the same opponents starting on Sunday in Ranchi.India lost the opening test against the Proteas in Kolkata by 30 runs before sufferin
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