Twitter unhappy with KL Rahul as he fails yet again at Lord's

Team India dropped Shikhar Dhawan for Lord’s Test and promoted KL Rahul to open alongside Murali Vijay as the play finally started on the second day. The overhead conditions and the moisture in the pitch meant that the hosts had a massive advantage after winning the toss. James Anderson was at his brutal best with the new ball as he scalped both the openers and has put the visitors on the backfoot.

Rahul batted number 3 at Edgbaston and wasn’t able to cash in on the opportunity. In the first innings, he was out only second delivery as he played on the harmless ball from Sam Curran. He looked assured in the second innings though and went on to score 13 runs before he was undone by a near unplayable delivery by Ben Stokes. His wicket also put India under pressure in the run-chase as they eventually lost the game by 31 runs.

Old problems resurface again

KL Rahul was given yet another opportunity by the team management but he once again disappointed by fishing out a ball outside the off-stump. After an early dismissal of Vijay, it was important for him and Cheteshwar Pujara to stay in the middle and see off the new ball. But Anderson was bowling brilliantly and his fourth over of the spell nipped out Rahul as well.

The line and length of the delivery was absolutely perfect to bring the batsman forward which made him play at it only to take a thin edge through to the wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. India are currently 11/2 with the rain stopping the play. But England will be happy that they were able to send back the openers early in a small passage of play.

Twitterati, however, was disappointed with Rahul who failed to live up to the expectations once again. They lashed out at him for his failure and felt that India doesn’t have an opener who can play well in these conditions.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the dismissal:

KL Rahul doesn't look like he has any interest in playing test cricket. Another Rohit Sharma. #ENGvIND

— Ravi (@ProgRAMmerRavi) August 10, 2018

People criticising dhawan must have got their answers . Still better batsman than both of them . #INDvENG #MuraliVijay #KLRahul

— YT (@CAYT2020) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul and Murali Vijay will do the dab in Lord's pavilion #EngvInd ! Well played boys. @cricketaakash

— Ashwin Yadgiri (@Ashwin_sy) August 10, 2018

One thing I have learned from these 3 innings is that KL Rahul doesn't have the temperament to be a test batsman #ENGvIND

— Aashim (@broken602) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul, why you need to play that. Should have left it. #ENGvIND

— Gautam chauhan (@Gautamchauhan2) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul Aur Murali Vijay Ko Pehle Hi Pata Tha Baarish Aegi, Islie Pehle Hi Pavilion Nikal Liye…#ENGvIND

— Babu Bhaiya (@Shahrcasm) August 10, 2018

When life gives you the name Rahul,
and it takes you to England..

Make it "Dravid". Don't ever fuck your life by making it "KL". @klrahul11 #IndVsEng #IndiaVsEngland #KLRahul #rahuldravid

— Hard-Dick-Panda (@HardDickPanda2) August 10, 2018

KL RAHUL And Murli Vijay Gone Trial Khatam Hua Ab India Ki Batting start Hogi 😂😉@mvj888 @klrahul11 #INDvENG #ENGvIND #INDvsENG @DeepDasgupta7

— Sir Yuzvendra Chahalᴳᴼᴸᴰ (@SirChahal) August 10, 2018

I know Dhawan has technique issues, but I would pick Dhawan over Rahul all day. Atleast Dhawan gets starts, KL Rahul doesn't even get into double digits most of his inns.#ENGvIND

— LayEggBeforeWicket (@LayEgg_B4_Wkt) August 10, 2018

Who are we?

Indian fans.

Who do we want in the Test side?

KL Rahul.

Why?

Because he plays well in the IPL.#ENGvIND

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 10, 2018

Think India should just start every inning at 10 for 2, no point wasting so much time.

And KL Rahul is struggling to impress.

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul this year outside Asia
4, 16, 0, 4, 10, 13, 8
55 runs @ 7.9 in 7 Test innings#ENGvsIND

— JSK (@imjsk27) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul and Murali Vijay step onto the pitch….and they are back into the pavilion. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/zDwjAgbPHv

— Cricket24.com (@Cricket24_com) August 10, 2018

Feel Ind need to look past Dhawan and Rahul as openers. Dhawan never had the technique, but KL Rahul has been an even bigger failure. Also Vijay's position should be under the scanner.#ENGvIND

— LayEggBeforeWicket (@LayEgg_B4_Wkt) August 10, 2018

Kl rahul is again flopped. Very worst player in indian team

— kmljit (@kmlkirmara) August 10, 2018

KL Rahul has now 55 runs from 7 innings played in SA and England @bhogleharsha #ENGvIND #lordstest

— Rohit (@goodguyrohit) August 10, 2018

#ENGvIND in India people are over believe on the performance of Ipl instead of Ranji trophy or International cricket. Ex – kl rahul over dhawan

— tanmay chaturvedi (@tanmaychaturve1) August 10, 2018

#KL Rahul can only score in India.

— Rohit Verma (@UP_7) August 10, 2018

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