India-A will be playing England Lions in the second unofficial Test on Friday. Under the direction of Abhumanyu Easwaran, the Indian A team impressed with its skills in the very first match which ended without a winner. But as the five-match series draws near, several key players are almost certain to play in the unofficial second Test to be ready for the tour. Hence, as the team for India is set to take the field, this is a possible tweak in their tactics.
Why KL Rahul Could Replace Karun Nair
Karun Nair might be replaced by KL Rahul in the unofficial test against England Lions so that Rahul can get some valuable practise before the India-England series. After making sure he can play in the second unofficial test, Rahul is looking forward to playing and enhancing his abilities. If Rohit Sharma does not play in the series against England, Rahul is a likely choice for opening the batting which makes this game important for his practise. Because Karun Nair starred in the last match with a double-century, it is possible that the team management will turn to Rahul for his valuable experience in facing England.
Test Cricket Stats Comparison Of KL Rahul And Karun Nair
It is clear from their Test cricket records that KL Rahul and Karun Nair differ greatly in terms of experience and the achievements they have made. In total, KL Rahul has played 58 Tests, gathering 3,257 runs that average 33.57 and peaked at 199. He has made 8 centuries and 17 half-centuries which demonstrates his consistency in many years. Unlike Swamy, Karun Nair, who has appeared in only 6 Tests, has a strong average of 62.33 mainly because of his 303, the only century he’s scored in Test matches. Rahul has experience and is dependable, while Nair’s lack of games includes making a triple century, proving his greatness.
