“What will I achieve doing that?” KL Rahul is not bothered by CRITICISM on social media, claims he will always let his bat do the talking

KL Rahul has been a player many fans have trolled in the past, but he says he will never publicly respond to them.

“What will I achieve doing that?” KL Rahul is not bothered by CRITICISM on social media, claims he will always let his bat do the talking

KL Rahul (Image via ESPN)

KL Rahul has been a player whose status has been shifting from fan favorite to public enemy number 1 to fan favorite. After each series, tournament and IPL, his reputation has been shifting like a pendulum. Many times his style of batting has been under fire, with trolls insulting him. Most recently, he was subjected to trolls due to his poor performances as a Test opener. 

On his return to Test cricket, Rahul scored a fabulous century. It was the first time he was keeping for the Test team as well. After scoring, he spoke to Star Sports regarding the online trolls. 

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I cannot say it was hatred but there was a lot of criticism. What will I achieve doing that?. People will say what they want to. If you are a public performer, performance is your only yardstick to stay away from criticism. And about social media, the farther you stay away from it, the happier you will be. 
KL Rahul to Star Sports

KL Rahul’s century was vital for India posting 245 in the first innings. The next highest scorer after KL Rahul was Virat Kohli, who scored 38 runs. 

India struggle as South Africa cross 400-run mark 

The Indian bowlers did not have a good time bowling at the SuperSport Park on the 2nd and 3rd day. One the first day, the pitch was a minefield, with the Proteas pacers picking up wickets for fun. But on the 2nd and 3rd day, the pitch settled and became easier to bat on. 

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Dean Elgar takes a run as Shardul Thakur looks on (Image via ESPN)

This did not help the Indian bowlers, who had to ensure South Africa did not gain a massive lead. Led by Dean Elgar, who scored a 185, the hosts put up 400 runs and gained a lead of 150+. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin contained the runs, but the remaining three pacers were giving almost 4 runs per over or more. With India trailing 150+ runs, it looks like the win will be tough for them. 

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