India in England: Lord’s hundred one of the best I’ve seen KL Rahul play, says Rohit Sharma

India opener Rohit Sharma heaped wealthy reward on KL Rahul after his batting associate hit 100 on the opening day of the 2nd Test between India and England at Lord’s. Rohit mentioned Rahul didn’t have any confusion and executed his plans clearly within the center in troublesome circumstances for batting towards the shifting Dukes ball in London on Thursday.

KL Rahul turned solely the third Indian opener and the tenth total from the nation to hit 100 on the iconic venue and discover himself a spot on the Lord’s Honours board. Rahul remained unbeaten on 127 at Stumps on Day 1 as India completed at a dominant place, having posted 276 for 3 in 90 overs.Rahul was blissful to play second fiddle to Rohit Sharma throughout their 126-run opening stand that set a stable platform for India after Joe Root gained the toss and opted to bowl. Rahul was stable in defence and left balls outdoors the off-stump splendidly effectively.England vs India, 2nd Test Day 1 HighlightsAfter Rohit Sharma missed out on a well-deserved hundred by simply 17 runs, Rahul took cost and dominated his partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket. Rahul was fluent on the off-side as he drove off the entrance foot and punched off the again foot with precision. Rahul and Kohli added 117 runs earlier than Ollie Robinson despatched the India captain again to the hut late on Day 1.”This is probably the best that I have seen KL Rahul bat,” Rohit Sharma mentioned after Day 1 motion in London.”I thought he was very much in control from Ball 1. Till we finished the day today, he looked very much in control. At no point, it looked like he was confused or thinking too much, he was very clear about his plans. When you are clear with your plans, when you trust your plans, it definitely works,” he added.”I thought today was his day and I thought he really made it count.”Rohit posted his highest Test rating in abroad circumstances however the senior batter missed out on a chance to attain his first Test hundred. Rohit got here up with a flawless innings however James Anderson obtained the higher of the well-set opener with an inswinger.”I wouldn’t say the best (knock of mine) because as long as you’re playing, there will be a lot of opportunities. But certainly, challenging one, the most challenging that I have played. I felt very good, was very happy with the way I started off. Unfortunate dismissal but probably I couldn’t have done anything to that,” Rohit mentioned.KL and I’ve the same mindset: RohitRohit and Rahul have mixed on the prime for India in Tests for the primary time on this collection towards England however the pair has already put two stable opening stands — 97 at Trent Bridge and 126 at Lord’s. Rohit mentioned regardless of not opening collectively a lot within the longest format of the sport, the 2 batsmen have been in a position to get the job performed as a result of they perceive one another’s recreation effectively.”Honestly, there was no discussion because KL was not supposed to play, Mayank was supposed to play. But unfortunately, he had a concussion and then KL stepped in. Only when we went out to bat, we started discussing what we need to do.”Yes, that is the primary time I’m batting with him in Tests however we have now batted with one another quite a few occasions, we all know one another’s recreation, we perceive one another’s recreation. It’s essential to maintain speaking within the center. You could be very lonely if you do not have somebody to speak with. Both KL and I’ve the same mindset and we need to take the sport ahead,” Rohit added.