"Relax, KL Rahul will attack in IPL 2023"- Fans roast Indian vice-captain after another failure in Asia Cup 2022

Team India vice-captain KL Rahul has sunk further under pressure as his uncharacteristic knock of 36 (39) against Hong Kong on Wednesday (August 31) received a lot of backlash from the fans.Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck in the previous game against Pakistan. Many felt that Hong Kong could be just the perfect opposition for him to get back into form.However, the vice-captain looked far from comfortable at the crease and failed to find the middle of his bat for most of his innings. The Hong Kong bowlers stuck to a disciplined line and length and ensured that both KL Rahul and Virat Kohli couldn't press the accelerator.Fans on Twitter slammed the vice-captain for not making the most of another opportunity while the likes of Rishabh Pant are waiting in the wings. They also feel that such a conservative approach is against the Men in Blue's template of committing to attacking cricket.Here are some of the reactions:Cpt KSHITIJ PANDEY@dr_fluffy_Kl Rahul needs to play out of the box now , because the innings which he played today is not at all acceptable and this is the first time I’ve seen him play such an innings for ICT , This innings was an exact opposite example of what his batting looks like . #AsiaCupT201Kl Rahul needs to play out of the box now , because the innings which he played today is not at all acceptable and this is the first time I’ve seen him play such an innings for ICT , This innings was an exact opposite example of what his batting looks like . #AsiaCupT20Shivani@meme_ki_diwani#IndvsHkgRelax KL Rahul will attack in IPL 2023100189#IndvsHkgRelax KL Rahul will attack in IPL 2023 https://t.co/UCnMjIQtDqKL Rahul's TukTuk Academy@TukTuk_AcademyKL Rahul on work that too against Hong Kong, setting such level of bars for upcoming youngsters KL Rahul the true ambassador of Academy 🥰 #INDvHK3746382KL Rahul on work that too against Hong Kong, setting such level of bars for upcoming youngsters 😳 😱KL Rahul the true ambassador of Academy 🥰❤️ #INDvHKVenkatesh Prasad@venkateshprasadIs there something in the pitch that is not visible. Simply can't fathom this approach especially from KL Rahul. #IndvsHkg5396526Is there something in the pitch that is not visible. Simply can't fathom this approach especially from KL Rahul. #IndvsHkgRahul Pandey@sportstoryguy'glorified net session', eh?#IndvsHkg204'glorified net session', eh?#IndvsHkg https://t.co/iy4L9zW1FrAbhishek Ojha@vicharabhioHad those 39 balls played by KL Rahul been distributed equally amongst Pant, Karthik and Jadeja. They would have scored 26(13), 25(13) and 23(13) respectively with their ideal approach.26+25+23 = 74 &gt; 36.81Had those 39 balls played by KL Rahul been distributed equally amongst Pant, Karthik and Jadeja. They would have scored 26(13), 25(13) and 23(13) respectively with their ideal approach.26+25+23 = 74 &gt; 36.Ethereal Rohit⁴⁵ 𓃵@EtherealRohitGreat knock by KL Rahul &zwj;♂️32650Great knock by KL Rahul 🔥🔥🙇&zwj;♂️ https://t.co/HKzQhDfxVCAmey Pethkar@ameypethkar9- One big shot in the PP off a free hit. - Max 3 to 4 big shots in the 39 deliveries he faced.- Scores of 1, 30, 0, 36 ever his return.No doubt he's a fine player but he certainly doesn't look at his best. Maybe just open with Pant who's been in form?#AsiaCup2022 #INDvHK2- One big shot in the PP off a free hit. - Max 3 to 4 big shots in the 39 deliveries he faced.- Scores of 1, 30, 0, 36 ever his return.No doubt he's a fine player but he certainly doesn't look at his best. Maybe just open with Pant who's been in form?#AsiaCup2022 #INDvHKAbhishek Ojha@vicharabhioSanjay Bangar in Hindi commentary, &quot;Bohot shandaar yojna bana ke khel rahe hain KL Rahul pehle six maarte he phir single&quot;.81Sanjay Bangar in Hindi commentary, &quot;Bohot shandaar yojna bana ke khel rahe hain KL Rahul pehle six maarte he phir single&quot;.🙏🙏Gurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgillI remember the kind of criticism that I used to get for pointing out KL's approach in IPL 2020 &amp; 2021. At that time, it was being said it's due to Kumble. This season as well we saw what happened. And now the same is happening here in India's colours. So frustrating really. twitter.com/gurkiratsgill/…Gurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgillYou have to feel for Kumble for copping so much of unnecessary criticism for KL's batting approach for the last 2 seasons.41836You have to feel for Kumble for copping so much of unnecessary criticism for KL's batting approach for the last 2 seasons.I remember the kind of criticism that I used to get for pointing out KL's approach in IPL 2020 &amp; 2021. At that time, it was being said it's due to Kumble. This season as well we saw what happened. And now the same is happening here in India's colours. So frustrating really. twitter.com/gurkiratsgill/…Himanshu@Spread__hateBCCI chose statpadder KL Rahul in place of Prithvi Shaw in the Indian team.816136BCCI chose statpadder KL Rahul in place of Prithvi Shaw in the Indian team. https://t.co/yTglIVE7oN.@good___water@mufaddal_vohra Who is KL Rahul?In mathematics, a problem.In Biology, a dolphin.In Science, an atom.In history, a myth.In Music, BTS.In short, KL Rahul is finished.50834@mufaddal_vohra Who is KL Rahul?In mathematics, a problem.In Biology, a dolphin.In Science, an atom.In history, a myth.In Music, BTS.In short, KL Rahul is finished.Gurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgill16 off 20 in the PP would have been poor even on the kind of pitch which Sharjah has, let alone here in Dubai. And I am not even getting into the opposition that is there. Such poor mindset. Don't have anything left to say.8337616 off 20 in the PP would have been poor even on the kind of pitch which Sharjah has, let alone here in Dubai. And I am not even getting into the opposition that is there. Such poor mindset. Don't have anything left to say.Slog Sweep-189@SloggSweepKL jaisa selfish and mentally weak player hamare team ka vice captain hai and log usko bada player bhi maante hai shows we are obsessed with runs not with impact .24KL jaisa selfish and mentally weak player hamare team ka vice captain hai and log usko bada player bhi maante hai shows we are obsessed with runs not with impact .The Joker (Perry's version)@Jokeresque_KL Rahul has potential to play like Buttler but chooses to play like Kane1626132KL Rahul has potential to play like Buttler but chooses to play like KaneNot Daniel Alexander@_UnrealDanielRahul Dravid showing KL Rahul what a T20 innings looks like15313Rahul Dravid showing KL Rahul what a T20 innings looks like https://t.co/O6aePRrA0EHaris🔌@Hariszz77Kl rahul has silenced his critics with a fantastic knock of 36 with 2 sixes10014Kl rahul has silenced his critics with a fantastic knock of 36 with 2 sixes https://t.co/4Q4r49BlOuSuryakumar Yadav's blitz saved India's inningsRohit Sharma and Rahul initially got off to a cautious start, but the captain began to take more chances against the bowlers with field restrictions in play. After Rohit was dismissed, it looked like his deputy would allow Kohli to settle and take the game forward.However, it was a combination of the Hong Kong bowlers executing their plans perfectly and the two senior batters not showing the required intent that resulted in a slow run rate. Rahul took 39 balls for his 36 and when he was dismissed, it looked like Team India would struggle to reach even 160.However, Suryakumar Yadav walked out to bat and changed the complexion of the Indian innings in just a few deliveries. The swashbuckling right-hander flew out of the blocks and showed that there were perhaps no demons in the pitch.Yadav's impetus helped Kohli accelerate and India ended up on an incredible 192/2 with the duo adding a staggering 98 runs in just 42 balls. Hong Kong might need to bat out of their skins to pull off an incredible win. At the time of writing, Hong Kong were 78/3 after 12 overs.Check out who is at the top of the most wickets in Asia Cup table here.

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