Valuable But Not Bankable? Decoding KL Rahul's Troubling Average In Tests
The British media is saying that KL Rahul has transitioned from an underachiever to a Zen uncle. He is 4th on the list of run-getters for the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with 375 runs in 3 matches with the help of two hundreds and one half-century. Despite his class, the fans are baffled how his Test average in over 10 years has not moved beyond 35. Let us explain what happened to KL Rahul. After a fabulous start to his Test career in 2014-15, he slipped into "overthinking" mode. He claimed that there was a constant weight on him. All batters have blues. KL Rahul's dull days stretched for as long as six years. He averaged 26 from 28 Tests played between November 2017 to December 2023.
