The 'Nayar' effect, chasing Gavaskar, gaining consistency: 'Wiseman' KL Rahul's most fruitful Test outing, in numbers
Aug 08, 2025
The tour witnessed a completely new avatar of Rahul. In the absence of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the 31-year-old was no longer someone whose 'potential' was up for debate, just as it had been in the past before every series. Rather, he stepped up as an elderly wiseman for the team, serving as a link between the new and old talent. With his monk-like technique, unreachable defence and crunchy cover drives, KL justified his promotion within the team as a senior player youngsters could look up to.