KL Rahul opines on role as Punjab's skipper; talks about his Anil Kumble-Karnataka connect

Punjab skipper KL Rahul once again showed world why he was man-for-all-seasons as he single-handedly guided his side to a mammoth 206-run total on Thursday. Bengaluru l smashed an unbeaten 132 runs off just 69 deliveries, unleashing a vicious attack on Bangalore's bowlers with his fearsome strikes and strokeplay and smashed  ball all around park. KL Rahul's whirlwind kck ensured a 97-run win for Punjab, taking his team to top of tournament table with a net run-rate of +2.425. 

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'Can't prepare to be a captain' 

Embracing his new role as a skipper, KL Rahul opined that one cant be prepared for role of skipper and that it h to be learnt on go. Speaking to , KL Rahul revealed that he was trying to create an environment in dressing room or off--field for boys to play and enjoy game with complete freedom and t have any pressure on ir shoulder. Furr, KL Rahul also pointed out that he h played top-level cricket for over five years w while also highlighting that he h picked up a lot from captains he h played under previously and was looking forward to using that experience for benefit of his side.

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KL Rahul explains his Kumble-Karnataka connect

Talking about having legendary spinner Anil Kumble as side's coach, KL Rahul said that former understood exactly what team & players go through during period of tournament. Punjab captain said that Anil Kumble's experience as a captain of a franchise helped team and himself as he h coach to fall back on to bounce some ideas. KL Rahul said that it m a huge difference for youngsters to have a veteran like Anil Kumble around and that Punjab coach h supported players from Karnataka, while also revealing that he received immense support from 'Jumbo' as both hailed from same city. 

“Furrmore, we come from same city and he has watched me grow, it's a huge help. He has been someone who has supported me and supported all players from Karnataka. Just to have him around makes a huge difference for youngsters and for guys who have been playing for a while because re is so much to learn from him", KL Rahul said on InsideSport’s “Amstr Face 2 Face Cricket Series. 

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Punjab defeat Bangalore by 97 runs

Bagging ir first two points of season, Punjab defeated Bangalore by a massive margin of 100 runs at Dubai International Cricket Stium on Thursday. Batting first, KL Rahul led his team to a formidable total of 206 off 20 overs. After a stunning batting display, Punjab put up a wonderful show with ball as y scalped quick wickets in first three overs giving Bangalore room to score. 

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