New Delhi: Indian opener Lokesh Rahul is one classic batsman. He has all the shots in the book, but one particular stroke which stands out is his straight drive.
Rahul played a sumptuous straight drive early on Day of the fourth Test against Australia at Dharamsala, which left even the pundits astounded. Batting great Sunil Gavaskar explained the shot, here:
It happened in the 21st over of the Indian innings, with Pat Cummins bowling. After four dot balls, Rahul picked the half-volley and played it with a straight bat between the bowler and the mid-on fielder. A classic shot from a gifted player.
In reply to Australia's first innings total of 300, India were 64 for 1 Lunch on Day 2 with Rahul on 31 and Cheteshwar Pujara on 22.
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