3 Players who can replace KL Rahul in India's T20I team
Rahul's struggling knock of 36 off 39 against Hong Kong has been a matter of concern for the Indian top-order.
3. Deepak Hooda
The big-hitting top-order batter and a handy off-spinner, Deepak Hooda has been a revelation for the Men in Blue, this year. He has got finesse and guile of a proper batter, and also the strength and firepower of a modern white-ball batter. He could be an ideal like-for-like replacement for KL Rahul, given his track record.
Hooda has batted in various positions in his career, but none as successful as at the top for India as anywhere else. He made his T20I debut on February 24, 2022, and has appeared in nine T20Is. He has scored 274 runs at an average of 54.80 and a strike rate of 161.17 with a top score of 104.
Hooda also had a decent Indian Premier League (IPL) with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scoring 451 runs in 15 games with a strike rate of 136.67. He also offers the option of a sixth bowler with his off-spinners and is a dependable fielder in the outfield.
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