KL Rahul's flashy strokeplay dazzled fans briefly, but his untimely dismissal drew sharp criticism.

The Indian opener began his innings with flair, showcasing signature elegance through flowing drives and aggressive intent. His brief stay at the crease was marked by boundary-laden strokes that gave India early momentum. However, Rahul’s innings came to an abrupt end due to a reckless shot selection that handed the opposition a soft wicket.

Cricket analysts and former players didn’t hold back in their criticism. Many felt that Rahul, despite having the experience and talent, continues to throw away promising starts, especially in challenging overseas conditions. Social media too lit up with mixed reactions—some praising his style, others questioning his temperament and commitment to playing long innings.

This incident has once again sparked debate about KL Rahul’s role and consistency in the Test format. With young talents knocking on the selection door and the competition heating up, Rahul’s ability to convert starts into big innings remains a crucial point of concern.

As India looks ahead in the series, all eyes will be on Rahul to rise above criticism and silence doubters with performance over

panache.