Watch: KL Rahul Says “Sorry” To Kagiso Rabada Then Apologizes To Umpire For Pulling Out Late In India vs South Africa 2nd Test | Cricket News

KL Rahul is the person of the second in Indian cricket, fairly actually. The Participant of the Match of the primary Take a look at in South Africa for an excellent 123-run knock, was named India’s captain for the upcoming three-match ODI collection in opposition to the Proteas within the absence of normal skipper Rohit Sharma. On Monday, Rahul acquired the honour of main India in Take a look at cricket for the primary time as Virat Kohli was ruled outof the second Take a look at match in opposition to South Africa on the Wanderers in Johannesburg with an higher again spasm. That is not all, he remained unbeaten at Lunch on Day 1, surviving testing two two hours of managed quick bowling by the South African seamers. In between all this, Rahul additionally confirmed how well mannered he will be by apologizing to Kagiso Rabada.

Within the fifth over of India’s first innings, Rahul was heard saying “sorry” to Rabada earlier than placing his hand as much as the umpire. The rationale was a late pull out. Rabada was virtually in his supply stride when Rahul walked away. The stand-in Indian captain instantly mentioned “Sorry KG” earlier than turning again and apologizing to the slip cordon.

Rahul additionally put his hand as much as apologise to umpire Marais Erasmus, who was heard saying “Try to be just a little faster please KL.”

Watch: KL Rahul says “sorry” to Kagiso Rabada after late pull out

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After India opted to bat first, Agarwal was extra aggressive of the 2 openers pouncing on each scoring alternative. The change of bowling lastly labored for the Proteas as teen Marco Jansen, who made his debut in Centurion, had Agarwal out caught behind for 26.

South Africans stored up the aggressive method as Duanne Olivier eliminated out-of-form Cheteshwar Pujara for simply 3. Additional bounce from Olivier resulted within the ball ballooning in the direction of the purpose the place Temba Bavuma took a regulation catch. Within the subsequent supply, Olivier eliminated one other out of shape batter Ajinkya Rahane for a golden duck. Rahane grew to become the fiftieth Take a look at scalp for pacer Duanne Olivier leaving India tottering at 49 for 3.

India one way or the other scratched their approach to the 50-run mark scoring 52 for 3 within the first session of the opening day in Johannesburg with captain KL Rahul batting on 19 and Hanuma Vihari on 4.

(With ANI inputs)