KL Rahul Omitted from T20 World Cup Squad, Included in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

KL Rahul, the dashing Indian opener, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite his impressive performance in the recent ODI World Cup. Rahul scored 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 75.33, including one century and two fifties. However, he failed to make the cut for the T20 World Cup squad, which was won by Rohit Sharma-led Team India.

Rahul's omission from the T20 World Cup squad has raised eyebrows, especially considering his recent form. He was also not considered for the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, which India won 4-1 under Shubman Gill's captaincy.

However, the selectors have included Rahul for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting August 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This suggests that the selectors still believe in Rahul's abilities in the 50-over format.

Rahul has been a consistent performer in ODIs, averaging over 50 in 75 matches. He has scored 2,820 runs, including seven centuries and 18 fifties. His last ODI appearance was against South Africa in December 2023, while his last T20I appearance was against England in November 2022.

India will also play three T20Is on the Sri Lanka tour, but Rahul has been considered for ODIs only. This indicates that the selectors are not yet convinced of his T20 credentials.

Rahul's omission from the T20 World Cup squad is a setback for the player, but he will be determined to prove his worth in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. He will be looking to score big runs and help India win the series.

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