'Had those decisions gone our way, the day looks completely different, but that is Test cricket and we move on.'
Rahul, 27, has overcome probably the toughest phase in his life and career
KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Harshit Rana Face Rohit Sharma's Wrath
India pacer Prasidh Krishna says he has learned to "switch on" as per the team's requirements and is now looking to carry his rich IPL form on to the tour of England.
Rahul, who was dropped in the middle of England Test series held earlier this year, will be looking to make a comeback in the Indian Test set-up with the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19.
'If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you.'
But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.
Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with thought process, respected good balls: Sachin Tendulkar
Kohli is struggling for big runs of late and his last Test century was against the West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.
'We were lacking in assessing the conditions and the situation'
Rahul down with fever ahead of first Test
Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.
Rahul has shown a lot of flexibility in the series, first with the bat and then putting his hand up for keeping.
Karun Nair never stopped believing. And now, eight years after his last Test, India's only triple-centurion since Sehwag is back - older, tougher, and hungrier than ever.
Both DC and LSG have 10 points and a win will keep them safely perched in the higher echelons of the points table ahead of the jostlers.
Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.
As Day 4 unfolds in the closely contested match, all eyes are on KL Rahul, whose performance could be pivotal in shaping the outcome.
Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions
Starc was at his lethal best in the Super Over, restricting RR to just 11/2 with a masterclass in death bowling.
Kohli walked up to Rahul and cheekily recreated Rahul's famous celebration - pointing to the ground and thumping his chest.
In a video that surfaced on social media, Rahul was seen holding the right hand while receiving treatment.
'His hands are quite sore. We want to get his confidence back up.'
Shaken by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash in Delhi on Sunday to keep their play-off hopes alive.
India handed ODI debuts to opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and fast bowler Harshit Rana in the series opener against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on Thursday.
'To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable.'
'Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test.'
KL Rahul says opening the batting along side an in-form Chris Gayle has made his life easier as opposition bowlers are always focussed on the big-hitting West Indian
India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.
Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the first Test against England at Headingley with a sparkling century. He exited it under intense scrutiny - not for his batting, but for a torrid time in the slip cordon.
'I had prepared myself for this. I was getting dismissed (after half-centuries) so my plan was to play as much as I can with the straight bat and keep it simple after reaching fifty.'
India and England players will push their tired bodies on the line with everything to play for in the fifth and final Test starting at The Oval on Thursday
While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.
But the hosts will be a confident group as star batter Virat Kohli made a return to run-making ways after an all too brief blip.
Athiya Shetty celebrated her 32nd birthday on Tuesday. On her special day, K L Rahul took to social media to wish his actor-wife.
Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.
Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a brief yet significant exchange before Pakistan began their innings.
Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second Test
"Actually, he can surprise you with his pace. Just the other day in the nets, he hit me straight in the back. So, yeah, all of these things make him a very good bowler to play against.
