KL Rahul in awe of Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah's batting hero in Brisbane Test: "They are working hard"

Team India opener KL Rahul praised Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah for their valuable batting contributions in helping India avoid the follow-on. KL Rahul stressed that the partnership between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah was crucial, especially with the rain affecting the test match.

In reply to Australia's first innings of 445 runs, India were in a difficult position at 213-9 in their first innings. Akash Deep teamed up with Jasprit Bumrah at the top, and the pair created a crucial 39-run unbeaten stand for the final wicket. Team India ended Day 4 at 252-9 at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 17.

India succeeded in the next leg and now trail Australia by 193 runs going into the final day. Frequent rain breaks have reduced playing time, favoring India and frustrating Australia. The visitors' chances of saving the Test look stronger after crossing the 246-run follow-up mark.

It is very good to see when the lower order comes in – KL Rahul

Speaking at the press conference, KL Rahul said that the bowlers are making an effort to improve their batting. He credited Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah's partnership for helping India avoid the follow-on. Rahul emphasized that it was a good way to end the day for them.

“Yes, it's great to see when the lower order come in and the scores run. That's something we talk about a lot in our meetings and the bowlers are working hard on their batting too. It's good to see that they could go there and get that little partnership and avoid following them,” said Rahul.

“It makes a big difference to know there's some water around and so much of the game is lost to the rain. We have to find a way to stay in the game and I think Akash and Bumrah did that at the end. , a great way to end the day for us,” he said.

I was thinking more about paddling – Kl Rahul

KL Rahul praised the lower-order bowlers for their hard work and contribution with the bat. He admitted that he was initially focused on his own preparation in case there was a follow-up but he was happy to see the bowlers step up.

“At that point, I was thinking more about going and paddling and maybe trying to get back into the bat. You never know. I'm not sure if they would have followed through. to implement. So, I was thinking about it. But like I said, it's always good to see your bowlers going out there, getting some runs.

“They're working hard, and when it mattered today, I'm glad they were able to really play some really interesting shots and shots. It was a good contest in the end. The last half hour when they batted, not just the runs. they got, but the heart they showed to keep the robbers away.”