Kris Srikkanth criticizes Indian management over KL Rahul's batting position

Kris Srikkanth, former captain of India, has publicly criticized the team's decision to bat KL Rahul at number six during the third ODI against England at Lord's on July 21. India, chasing 388 runs, lost the match by 27 runs, resulting in a series defeat. Srikkanth stated that Rahul's capabilities were undermined by this decision, paralleling past treatment of players like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He argued that Rahul would have been more effective at number four, where the player could better support Virat Kohli in the innings. Rahul scored 12 runs in this match and was criticized for being sent in too late to influence the outcome. India is set to travel to Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series starting July 23.

• 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — 'Now you are screwing up KL Rahul, just like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi': Ex-India captain's scathing attack on team management