KL Rahul’s Eight-Year Wait Ends with Emotional Century in Ahmedabad Test

KL Rahul’s century at the Narendra Modi Stadium was a remarkable achievement, ending an eight-year drought in home Test matches. On a sunny Friday, Rahul scored his 11th Test century, and his first on Indian soil since 2016. The innings was a perfect reminder of the faith the team has in him. Rahul, after resuming on 53 not out, played with grace and patience, reaching his century in 190 balls. It was a display of his touch, timing, and hunger for runs. With this century, Rahul has 10 Test centuries as an opener, exceeding Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Rahul is now among India’s leading openers, only behind Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, and Murali Vijay. His recent performances also included a remarkable innings in another format, showing his grit and composure. Rahul appeared to have rediscovered his form and rhythm. This century underscores Rahul’s significance in India’s Test setup, offering stability during the team’s transition period. This century was a clear sign that Rahul still belongs and that India needs his calmness. The match was between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rahul scored 100 runs off 190 balls, as India responded to West Indies’ score of 162. His last home Test century was in December 2016. The celebration reflected relief and a sense of completion for Rahul.