IND vs AUS: Kohli hails Rahul's 'multi-dimensional' innings; asserts it to be his best

As men in blue levelled 3 match series against Australia on Wednesday, Indian skipper Virat Kohli heaped praises over 'keeper-batsman KL Rahul after latter crafted a stunning performance. KL Rahul’s quick-fire innings, coupled with big crucial half-centuries by Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan propelled India’s total to 340-6 off ir 50 overs.

KL Rahul scored 80 runs off 52 balls, including six boundaries and three sixes and also had tremendous impact behind stumps. Speaking at post-match presentation, Kohli hailed Rahul's intent and maturity, terming him as a 'multi-dimensional' player.  

"KL is becoming a multi-dimensional player, and it's really great when players step up like this," Virat Kohli said. "It's important to t leave someone like KL out. You saw how he batted today. This is probably best he's played at international level. kck showed maturity and class, and we kw exactly what we're doing in dressing room," he added.

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KL Rahul Effects Lightening-fast Stumping To Get Rid Of Aaron Finch 

KL Rahul, who starred with bat during first innings, also made a tremendous impact behind stumps in second ODI against Australia at SCA Stadium in Rajkot on Friday. Rahul is a makeshift wicket-keeper for Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of contest due to a concussion accounted for skipper Aaron Finch who was centurion of last match.

This happened in 16th over of Australia's run chase which was bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. On very first delivery, left-arm spinner bowled a flighted delivery outside off stump. Finch supposedly attempted to play a cover-drive or an inside out shot as he came out of his crease. However, KL Rahul dislodged bails within blink of an eye.

umpires referred matter to third umpire who had gone through multiple replays. Replays showed that batsman's leg was on crease when bails had come off.

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