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Rahul will not hold wickets in Check collection in opposition to England: Rahul Dravid

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HYDERABAD: India head coach Rahul Dravid has mentioned that KL Rahul won’t assume the wicketkeeping responsibility within the five-Check collection in opposition to England, commencing in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Rahul was the designated wicketkeeper throughout India’s Check collection in opposition to South Africa in December-January, however now Dravid expressed the necessity for a extra specialist keeper as a result of residence circumstances and the choice for the wicketkeeper position will now be between KS Bharat and uncapped Dhruv Jurel.

“Rahul won’t be enjoying as a wicketkeeper on this collection and we’re clear about that within the choice itself. Now we have picked two different wicketkeepers and clearly Rahul did a improbable job for us in South Africa and actually performed a giant half in serving to us draw the collection. However contemplating 5 Check matches and enjoying in these circumstances the choice can be between the 2 different keepers we now have, ” Dravid was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

Regardless of not making vital contributions with the bat in 5 Assessments, Bharat’s in depth expertise as a wicketkeeper in first-class video games in India, alongside along with his spectacular unbeaten 116 in opposition to England Lions within the first four-day match for India ‘A’ at Ahmedabad, solidify his place as a powerful contender for the wicketkeeper’s position within the Hyderabad Check.

Bharat served as India’s wicketkeeper within the residence collection in opposition to Australia in 2023, in addition to within the World Check Championship remaining in June.

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