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Rahul revealed his plans for tending to his facination after the series comes to a close: getting tatted.
KL Rahul (Image: Screengrab)
KL Rahul, who made a statement with his solid innings in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth, revealed his plans after the end of the series.
The odds were stacked on the Indians after a disastrous first innings with the bat, which saw the visitors fall for just 150 runs. Yet, led by the leader Bumrah, India rallied together to dismantle the hosts for an even more lesser 104, to give India a fighting chance with the bat.
India’s openers Jaiswal and Rahul both made the best use of their opportunity as the duo went on a rampage, posting a scintillating 201-run partnership, the first-ever 200+ run stand posted by Indian openers against Australia.
But after Rohit’s arrival, there are question marks over Rahul’s batting position. Many former greats and experts of the game feel that India should not change the combination and continue with Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers.
Speaking to media at a pre-match presser in Adelaide, ahead of the pink-ball Test, Rahul spoke from his side of things regarding the debate.
“I have been told, but I have also been told not to share. You will have to wait for Day 1 or maybe when the captain comes here tomorrow,” Rahul said.
Later, he also revealed his plans for tending to his facination after the series comes to a close: getting tatted.
KL Rahul has a long-established fascination with tattoos, with the wicketkeeper-batter having etched over 22 tattoos over his body, a practice that he describes as “self-loving”.
Rahul has also had a knack for taking on new prints whenever he has played in Australia so far, having been tatted the last three times he’d been down under.
“I did (get tatted). Second time as well, third time as well,” Rahul responded.
“I have it (tattoo appointment) scheduled for after the last test in Sydney.”
When asked about what plans he has for the design, Rahul stated, “It’s personal.”
India will take on the Aussies in the second Test, a pink-ball day-night match, from December 6 onwards.
