Sunil Gavaskar praises KL Rahul. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1815-01-2026, 17:01

Gavaskar Hails KL Rahul as Modern-Day 'Crisis Man', Compares to Rahul Dravid

  • Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised KL Rahul after his unbeaten century (112 runs off 92 balls) in the second ODI against New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
  • Gavaskar likened Rahul to Rahul Dravid, calling him India's modern-day 'crisis man' for his ability to perform under pressure.
  • Rahul showcased his class, technique, temperament, and range of shots, handling pressure situations effectively in various batting positions.
  • Gavaskar highlighted Rahul's crucial innings, stating it added significant runs that could be decisive in match outcomes.
  • Rahul also played a key role in the first ODI at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, helping India recover from a middle-order collapse to chase down 301 runs.

Why It Matters: Sunil Gavaskar lauded KL Rahul as India's contemporary 'crisis man', drawing parallels with Rahul Dravid.

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