Severity:
The next big series after this Asia Cup is the T20 World Cup. The BCCI selectors are actively engaged in the process of selecting the team as they have to give the Indian team by September 15.
Dissatisfaction with KL Rahul:
KL Rahul was discussed in the advisory meeting held this afternoon. He only returned to the team during the Zimbabwe series after last February due to injury. He did not perform well in that. This was followed by a place as vice-captain in the Asia Cup. In the first match, he gave a shock by becoming a golden duck against Pakistan.
After this, he only scored a half-century against Afghanistan in the last match. As KL Rahul has played well only in one such match, it is said that BCCI does not have full confidence in him.
Ability to demonstrate:
After this, it has been reported that KL Rahul will be included in the T20 World Cup playing eleven only if he performs well in the Australia and South Africa T20 series.
Alternately 2 openers:
If he does not perform well, there is talk in the BCCI circles that Virat Kohli can be fielded as an opener or the player who will be included as a backup opener will be the opener. It is said that Sanju Samson will be the backup opener.
Thus, KL Rahul is forced to continue to show action in the next two series. If not, not only the playing eleven but also the position of vice-captain will be lost. Also, he may not be able to act as captain after Rohit. Considering all this, Rahul is expected to perform well and prove his talent.