KL Rahul Set to Retain No. 5 Spot Against Bangladesh

Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth has expressed his support for KL Rahul to retain the No.5 batting position for India's upcoming Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19. Despite Sarfaraz Khan's impressive performances in his debut series, Srikkanth believes Rahul's experience and past success, particularly in overseas conditions, make him the preferred choice. He sympathized with Sarfaraz, acknowledging the tough nature of selection in Test cricket when established players return from injury. With Rishabh Pant set to reclaim the wicketkeeper role, the competition intensifies for the middle-order spot. Rahul's recent Duleep Trophy scores bolster his case, while Sarfaraz's recent form poses a selection dilemma for the team. India's top four batsmen are already established, leaving the No.5 position as the key decision ahead of the Bangladesh series and subsequent tours.