'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question
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Following India's recent clash in Wellington, former selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the team's tactics after Axar Patel was promoted to bat at number six while the side was struggling at 39 for three. Patel managed only seven runs from 17 deliveries before getting out against New Zealand's bowling attack on a challenging surface.
In contrast, KL Rahul entered later in the order and displayed much greater composure on the difficult pitch, prompting Srikkanth to question the fairness of dropping such an experienced batsman down the lineup. Meanwhile, former captain Sunil Gavaskar defended the strategy, explaining that deploying a left-hander earlier is a common tactic used to disrupt the bowling team's rhythm and create scoring opportunities for right-handed partners.
