KL Rahul returns to India's 15-men provisional squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup despite not playing competitive cricket since May.
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Rahul brings balance to the batting line-up
As a wicket-keeper batter, Rahul brings stability to the Indian batting line-up, excelling against both pace and spin.
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Impressive record since January 2020
Since January 2020, Rahul has scored 1,097 runs in 28 matches, averaging 47.69 with two centuries and eight fifties.
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The emergence of Ishan Kishan
However, in his absence, Ishan Kishan has emerged as a strong contender for the primary wicket-keeper position, recently scoring his fourth consecutive ODI fifty.
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A problem of plenty
Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledges the dilemma, but considers it a "good headache to have."
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Rahul's ODI achievements
Overall, Rahul has amassed 1,986 runs in 54 ODIs with an average of 45.13, including five centuries and 13 fifties.