KL Rahul's Acting Skills Shine in Test Match Against Afghanistan
KL Rahul should be put for ‘Oscar’ after ‘blinder’ of an act foils Afghanistan: ‘They believed him’
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In a thrilling one-off Test match against Afghanistan, KL Rahul's impressive act of feigning innocence after a close call helped him avoid an early dismissal. Despite clear evidence of a connection between bat and ball, Afghanistan chose not to review the umpire's decision, leading to regret for their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
- 01KL Rahul's body language influenced Afghanistan's decision not to review a close call on Day 1 of the Test.
- 02Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi regretted not reviewing the umpire's decision after replays showed a clear edge.
- 03Former England spinner Graeme Swann praised Rahul's acting skills, suggesting he deserves an Oscar for his performance.
- 04Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed shortly after Rahul's incident, scoring 24 runs off 32 balls.
- 05India captain Shubman Gill expressed confidence in his team's preparations for upcoming Test matches.
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During the first day of the one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan, KL Rahul narrowly escaped an early dismissal due to a controversial decision not to review an appeal. Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, opted against a review despite a clear sound indicating a connection between Rahul's bat and the ball. The wicketkeeper, Afsar Zazai, did not hear the noise, leading to the decision to appeal being turned down by the on-field umpire. Former England spinner Graeme Swann commended Rahul's convincing act, suggesting he should be nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Following this incident, Yashasvi Jaiswal lost his wicket for 24 runs. India, led by captain Shubman Gill, won the toss and opted to bat, with Gill expressing confidence in the team's preparation for upcoming matches, including two Tests against Sri Lanka and five at home.
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