KL Rahul has finally opened up after India’s gut-wrenching defeat against England at Lord’s, sharing an emotional message on Instagram.
India lost the third Test against England by 22 runs in a tense finish. Chasing 193 to win, India began the final day at 58/4 with Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the crease. But things quickly turned when Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer picked up early wickets. India lost three for just 24 runs in the first hour and were left struggling at 82/7.
Despite the collapse, Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy gave India hope. The pair batted with great determination and took the team close. Chris Woakes dismissed Reddy just before lunch but Jadeja kept going with the tail. In the end, India fell short by 22 runs when Siraj was bowled in a dramatic fashion by an injured Shoaib Bashir. The result gave England a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
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KL Rahul Reacts to Lord’s Heartbreak With Emotional Message
KL Rahul shared images from the third Test on Instagram that showed both the agony and pride of a hard-fought battle.
In a post on Instagram, Rahul wrote:
"Some games are more than wins or losses. They test your spirit, your character. And the learnings make you stronger."
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While the match ended in disappointment, Rahul shone with the bat. He scored a hundred in the first innings and followed it up with a fighting 39 in the second.
In the series so far, the 33-year-old has been one of India’s best batters. He has scored 375 runs in six innings at an average of 62.50 with two centuries to his name.
India will now head to Manchester for the fourth Test, starting July 23. With the series still alive, Rahul’s form could be key in helping India bounce back.
