'It amazes me everytime I see KL Rahul play', says an impressed Gautam Gambhir

Former opener and India's World Cup-winning hero, Gautam Gambhir heaped praises on current opener KL Rahul who is battling out for opening spot with Shikhar Dhawan's return. Gambhir has been tremendously impressed by Rahul's run-scoring spree as  former cricketer said, "Rahul is in unbelievable form. It amazes me every time I see Rahul bat that why didn't he play same way in Test cricket," after India's mighty victory against Sri Lanka in second T20. 

'He can get you a 50-ball 100 in Tests'

Rahul, who top-scored in second T20 on Tuesday, also h a brilliant series against West Indies earlier in December. Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said, "It's t about only white-ball cricket. It is about Test cricket too. He just got into a shell too much. With kind of quality he posses, he is someone who can get you a 50-ball 100 in Test cricket as well. kind of shots he has is superb." 

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current BJP MP from East-Delhi said that going by Rahul's current form he should be one opening alongside Rohit Sharma against Australia. Gambhir also reflected upon Shikhar Dhawan's 'rusty' form as he compared his fixed spot for Delhi Capitals in IPL and limited opportunities in Indian team.

"You can't compare IPL to international cricket. When you're playing for Delhi Capitals, you kw re's one waiting for opportunity. But when you're playing for country and you kw re's someone who can actually replace you. re'll always be pressure. And today it was shown who's in better form," ded Gambhir. 

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Clinical performance by Virat Kohli & Co.

India registered a comprehensive 7 wicket-win over Sri Lanka in second T20I in Indore. India mand to restrict Lankans to 142/9 after a brilliant performance by Indian pacers. Shardul Thakur was pick of bowlers with 3 wickets to his name. Navdeep Saini and Kuldeep Yav chipped in with two wickets apiece.

Chasing 143, Indian openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan gave team a good start as y were cruising at halfway st. Wanindu Hasaranga sent both openers back to hut in quick succession but Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli ensured that India do t lose ir momentum. Iyer scored 34 off 26 balls before getting out. Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten at 30 runs off 17 balls to guide India to a 7-wicket win.

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