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Monday, Jun 23, 2025
Venkatesh Prasad has constantly criticised Rahul for his poor run of form which led to a war of words with Aakash Chopra, who tried to defend the right-hander from the former pacer's criticism.
Harbhajan's reaction came at a time when former Indian cricketers Prasad and Aakash Chopra are engaged in a Twitter war over Rahul's place in the team.
With a highest score of 23 in his last 10 Test innings, Rahul's place has become untenable as India chase a third successive victory that would seal their place in the final of the World Test Championship in June.
The third Test will be played in Indore from March 1 and the fourth in Ahmedabad from March 9.
Rahul dived across full length to his right and pulled off a stunning one-handed catch at point to end Khawaja's 81-run knock.
Prasad also called for ace off-spinner Ashwin to be made the vice-captain of the Test side in Rahul's place.
After the ceremony concluded, Suniel Shetty and his son Ahan came out of the venue, greeted the media, and distributed sweets to the paparazzi stationed outside the venue.
Rahul's injury could mean a Test debut for opener Abhimanyu Easwaran.
K L Rahul, who captained India in the first Test, will continue as stand-in skipper.
Rohit was quick to acknowledge the importance of fielding in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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