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KL Rahul is set to play a crucial role in India's upcoming World Test Championship cycle against England. His historical performance in English conditions shows a steady improvement, with 614 runs across 9 Test matches and an evolving batting average. The upcoming tour from June to August 2025 will see matches at iconic venues like Headingley, Lord's, and The Oval. Rahul's experience and recent form make him a key player in India's test squad.

Key Points: KL Rahul's England Test Journey Ahead of WTC Cycle

  • KL Rahul has 614 runs in 9 Test matches across English conditions
  • Scored 299 runs in 2018 and 315 runs in 2021 England tours
  • Joins India-A squad preparing for World Test Championship
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KL Rahul in red-ball arena: Revisiting his performance in English conditions

KL Rahul's test performance in England explored, with insights into his historic batting stats and upcoming World Test Championship series

"In 58 test matches, KL has made 3257 runs at an average of 33.57 - Statistical Highlight"

New Delhi June 5

Indian batter KL Rahul has joined the India-A squad for the 2nd unofficial test against the England Lions squad starting from June 6.

KL is also part of the Indian team that will kick off India's World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle against England on June 20.

KL Rahul has played 9 Test matches in England, scoring 614 runs at an average of 34.11, with a highest score of 149. He has 2 centuries and 1 half-century in those matches.

In 2018, India's tour of England saw KL score 299 runs in ten innings, including a century. His average in that series was under 30, and his strike rate was 66.4. In 2021, India's tour of England saw KL increase his stats. He scored 315 runs in eight innings with an average of 39.4, including a century and a fifty each.

In 58 test matches, KL has made 3257 at an average

KL has played 58 test matches so far in his career. The batter has made 3257 at an average of 33.57 and a strike rate of 52.80. His best test score (199) also came against England back in 2016. He has played 13 home and away test matches against England, in which the batter has made 955 at an average of 39.79.

India tour of England will take place from June to August 2025, with matches at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London).

While KL has reached England, Shubman Gill, India's new test skipper, was appointed Rohit's successor in the format. He was in contention to compete in the second unofficial Test for India A against the England Lions in Northampton from June 6. However, he won't take part, considering he will depart with the remaining squad for England on Thursday.

India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
KL Rahul has always been a class act in England conditions! His 149 at Lord's in 2021 was pure batting bliss. Hope he carries that form into this series too. The team needs his experience at the top order. #ComeOnKL 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
His average of 34 in England is decent but not exceptional. With Gill as captain now, KL needs to step up consistently. Too often he plays one brilliant innings and then goes quiet for matches. Time to show he's not just a white-ball specialist!
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Arjun K.
Remember his 199 against England in Chennai? The man has talent but needs to convert starts into big scores. England's bowling attack is strong - Broad, Anderson, Wood - but KL has handled them before. Fingers crossed for another special knock! 🤞
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Sneha R.
Why is everyone forgetting his keeping duties? Playing as keeper-batsman in tests is tough, especially in swinging conditions. Hope the management gives him proper rest between matches. We don't want another Pant-like injury situation 😟
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Vikram S.
His technique against swing is actually better than most Indian batsmen. That high backlift helps him play late. But he needs to curb his natural attacking instincts in early overs - no need to play fancy shots when the ball is moving around!
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Neha T.
Honestly, I'm more excited about the Jaiswal-Gill opening pair. KL should bat at No.5 where he can stabilize the innings if early wickets fall. His experience will be crucial in the middle order against England's reverse swing later in the innings.

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