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Srikkanth questions KL Rahul's batting position ahead of final ODI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:02 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Srikkanth questions KL Rahul's batting position ahead of final ODI

Summary

India has clinched the ODI series against Afghanistan after winning the first two matches. In the ongoing series, Krishnamachari Srikkanth has raised concerns about KL Rahul batting lower in the order, suggesting he should play at No. 4 or 5. Rahul scored an unbeaten 39 in the first ODI but did not score in the second match. The third ODI is yet to be played, with discussions about player rotation and scheduling continuing amidst concerns about player workload.

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By the Numbers

•KL Rahul batted at No. 6 in the series against Afghanistan.
•Srikkanth argues for a higher batting position for Rahul.
•India will play the final ODI after winning the series.
•Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill performed well at No. 3.
•Concerns raised over the scheduling of the ODI series.

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5:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'It is not good for KL Rahul': Ex-India captain questions Gautam Gambhir's strategy

What they're saying

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India has secured the ODI series against Afghanistan, using the matches to test new player combinations. While Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill impressed at number three, former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned KL Rahul's deployment in a lower batting order, advocating for him to bat higher. Srikkanth also raised concerns about player fatigue due to the demanding schedule.
— Yahoo Sports

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