IND vs ENG: We love playing under Virat, look up to him: KL Rahul

KL Rahul was bowled by an in-swinging beauty through bat-pad by David Willey for just eight in the first ODI. But the opener from Karnataka looks to continue his good international form into the second ODI in Cuttack on Thursday.

Always receiving the backing of his captain Virat Kohli, Rahul said that he only has to follow Kohli’s example on the field.

“It is about how he (Kohli) has set examples for us. He has gone out there and done the job for the team many times. We look up to him and see how he builds his innings, the kind of energy, enthusiasm and the passion he has on the field. It spreads on all of us. We learn a lot from him,” Rahul said in Cuttack on Wednesday.

“He is somebody who is not just looking to have great performances individually but he wants to take the team along. He is always showing us the way, sharing his experience and giving us feedback, telling us what he thinks we could have done better. That is the sign of a great leader.”

“It’s just been one game for now but for the guys who are part of the Test team know how aggressive Kohli is as a captain. We love playing under Virat. He always supported me and it’s good to have a young leader and also to have MS in the team.” 

(With PTI inputs)