‘Even an extra tire is not used as much as Kl Rahul’: Sidhu falls signature analogy in praise for India’s ‘selfless’ star

India’s wicketkeeper batter at Rahul played a crucial role in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia and showed an aggressive approach as he stuck with Virat Kohli in a critical phase in the hunt. Rahul remained undefeated at 42 out of 34 deliveries and also hit the winning races in the hunt and helped India seal the last quay.

After India’s four-wicket victory, the former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu flushed praise for Rahul, where he paid tribute to his adaptability and selfless attitude. Over the years, Rahul has proven to be a multidimensional cricketer who seamlessly adapts to different batting positions according to the team’s needs.

Whether it opens laps, anchoring in the middle order or plays the post -therapist’s role, he has embraced any challenge without hesitation. In the Border-Gavaskar trophy earlier this year, Rahul mixed across different positions and replaced Rohit as an opener before arriving at No. 3; He also played at No. 5 in a test.

Sidhu was unfiltered in his statement for Rahul and said he has been used worse than a ‘spare tire’.

“Kl rahul, you understand, even the spare wheel is not used as much. You play him as a wicket holder, as # 6, which opens, so when BGT comes, you play him on No. 3. Then you ask him to open. I say one thing. Opening in ODDs is the easiest, but doing it in testing is hard. got rid of, which got rid of, as rid of. News18.

Rahul’s versatility was on full view in the semi -finals, where he played a measured bank, ensuring that India remained in control during a high -pressure hunt. After Kohli’s dismissal, the Rahul passed the role of the anchor and rotating strike, which allowed Hardik Pandya to take on the aggressive approach.

India is facing New Zealand

With India, now set to the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Rahul’s presence in the middle order will be invaluable. The site hopes for a similar performance, if needed, from Star Indian Batter, as Showdown takes place in Dubai on March 9.