5 reasons why KL Rahul's time is running out in the limited overs side

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#5 Selectors are looking at the 2019 World Cup

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Selectors have decided that Rahul and Rahane would now be considered only for the role of an opening batsman

It was announced earlier by the Indian captain, Virat Kohli that the selectors are keen on building a strong and well-balanced side for the 2019 World Cup and have decided on assigning players with definitive roles. KL Rahul was initially being looked at as a good contender to fill up the fourth spot but could not capitalize on the opportunities coming his way.

Since the selectors have decided that Rahul and Ajinkya Rahane would now be considered only for the role of an opening batsman in order to give the players a clearer mindset on their role in the team, it becomes all the more difficult for the 25-year-old to find himself in the playing eleven of the limited overs squad considering the good run, the current opening pair of Rohit and Dhawan is having.

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