India vs Australia: KL Rahul dropped; Twitterati can’t stop talking about him

The opening batsman was replaced by Shubman Gill in the third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Indore’s Holkar Stadium

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By Web Desk

Published: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 3:19 PM

Last updated: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 4:15 PM

India dropped batsman KL Rahul in their third Test match against Australia, bringing to an end a fierce debate over his inclusion in the team owing to his poor form.

Youngster Shubman Gill replaced the opening batsman in the third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Indore’s Holkar Stadium.

Captain Rohit Sharma’s team also brought in the veteran pacer for the Indore Test playing XI, resting Mohammed Shami.

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India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series, retaining the trophy.

Rahul’s inclusion in the team in the first two matches generated heated discussions among cricket fans and experts alike.

An elegant right-hander and a ruthless hitter, Rahul has been the go-to opener for India, but his poor run bolstered voices demanding that youngsters be given a chance. Rahul was earlier removed from vice-captaincy amidst the debate.

"I was thinking whether the management will show courage and do the right thing with KL Rahul, who is a big name player and has played some important innings in the past. I think everyone supports the decision, so well done," former Indian player Sanjay Manjrekar was quoted as saying by NDTV.com after the toss.

The debate, however, continued on social media, with a section of fans marking the decision with a plethora of memes – while others wished Rahul luck for his future.

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Published: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 3:19 PM

Last updated: Wed 1 Mar 2023, 4:15 PM

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