Twitter lauds KL Rahul for showing honesty on the field at the SCG

The 26-year-old KL Rahul hasn’t had the best of times in the ongoing Test series against Australia. He couldn’t perform with the bat in the first three Tests in Adelaide, Perth and was then dropped from the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He scored 44 runs in the second innings of the Adelaide Test, but that wasn’t enough to convince the selectors about his recent form.

Nevertheless, despite his poor run of form with the bat in hand, the Karnataka batsman was included for the fourth and final Test at the renowned Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). In the first innings, he flattered to deceive and could only score nine runs from six balls with a couple of boundaries. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood accounted for his wicket as Rahul nicked the leather behind the wickets.

Rahul showing honesty regarding a catch

After getting dismissed, he immediately headed to the nets in order to practice. He may not get a chance to bat in the second innings bearing in mind the state of the match. In the meantime, Rahul won a few hearts with his gesture while fielding. The incident took place in the first ball of the 15th over when left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was bowling to the left-handed Marcus Harris.

Harris danced down the track and tried to clear the mid-on fielder, but couldn’t time the ball to perfection. KL Rahul was patrolling that region and he dished out a full-length dive in an attempt to catch hold of the ball. Jadeja ran towards him in celebration, but immediately, Rahul signalled that he wasn’t sure about the catch and that it most probably had touched the ground.

Jasprit Bumrah went up to him applauded him for the gesture. Even on-field umpire Ian Gould lauded the cricketer for his honesty on the pitch. At that point in time, Harris was on 24 runs from 36 balls and he went on to score a gutsy half-century. In the meantime, Twitterati is delighted with Rahul’s attitude and the users on the social media platform appreciated him.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Fantastic to see true sportsmanship from KL Rahul, quickly signifying his dropped catch. Love it if all played in this spirit. #AusvsIndia #7Cricket

— Cam Parker (@camparker62) January 4, 2019

Great Sportsmanship exhibited by KL Rahul. The Indian team has played cricket in this entire series with the right spirit. Winning hearts and fans across ! #CloseMatters #AUSvIND

— Vagabond 🇮🇳 (@mitzone) January 5, 2019

He isn't Ricky ponting or Michael Clarke to climb a controversial catch he is kl Rahul 😂 unfortunately ur team doesn't have any player lyk kl pity for u

— Sri Vatsan (@SriVats43180695) January 5, 2019

If #KLRahul were an Australian, he would have claimed that was a catch. Hats off to his honesty. We need same honesty in your batting as well #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/fnKpQ6wyFc

— Mani!!! (@HeyitisM) January 5, 2019

Great to see, unlike sandpaper boys

— Wes (@Wes_2222) January 5, 2019

Kl Rahul ain't Handscomb.

— Tanshul Sharma (@TanshulSharma) January 5, 2019

Same ground 10 years ago… Captain of a strongest team claimed it…

— Bhuvnesh Sharma (@bhuvnsharma) January 5, 2019

Brilliant stuff @klrahul11 and great gesture from Unpire Gouldie !!

— Subbu (@subbaraman_k) January 5, 2019

That's probably the only good thing KL Rahul has done on this whole tour so far😁.Well played 👏

— कु.दिनेश शिवाजी मासाळ (@dineshmasal03) January 5, 2019

Atleast he had done something good on this tour 😊

— raju sakore (@raju_sakore) January 5, 2019

Harris had already started walking back 2 pavilion. #SipritOfCricket is still alive

— Rising_Rahul (@BoleToRahul) January 5, 2019

At finally KL Rahul won the hearts 💓

— Shabbeer Syed (@shabby_Rabu) January 5, 2019

#INDvAUS he is not Steve smith or ricky ponting who claimed false catch and later " it was brain fade "

— PREM (@prempankaj67) January 5, 2019

Something Handscomb should've done at Perth but he decided to cheat.

— Akshay Sharma (@akshaypasu) January 5, 2019

Loyalty level # KL rahul # 😘

— Omkar (@Omkar3121993) January 5, 2019

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