IND vs ENG 3rd Test: 'Everything about Lord's makes it special' — KL Rahul reflects after his century
KL Rahul
said he was proud to contribute with a crucial hundred at Lord's on Saturday, calling it a 'very special' moment in his career. The Indian opener scored a composed 100 on Day 3 of the third Test against England, helping his side match the hosts' first innings total of 387.
After the game, the
BCCI
shared a video where
Rahul
reflected on his innings and what it meant to score at the iconic venue.
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'I don't build it up in my head too much. I try to focus on my job, and my job was to get the team off to a good start,' Rahul said. 'Very good knock, very important in the context of the game. Really happy to put up this performance.'
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This was Rahul's second Test century at Lord's. He had earlier scored a memorable hundred during India's 2021 tour of England.
This time, he stood firm once again on a challenging pitch, blending caution with his trademark timing.
'Everything about Lord's makes it that much more special. The legacy, the history. Every time you walk into Lord's, you are reminded of the legacy and history of cricket,' Rahul added.
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Should KL Rahul be considered one of India's top batsmen after this performance?
Absolutely
He has potential
Needs more consistency
No, not yet
Rahul shared key partnerships with
Rishabh Pant
as India patiently built their innings. His calm presence at the crease allowed others to bat around him as India matched England run for run.
With the Test still finely poised, Rahul's knock has given India the platform they needed in this high-stakes battle.
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