KL Rahul stabilized India's batting and guided the team to victory.

Team India won the recently concluded Test series against the Aussies by 2-1.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: The Indian team management has rested KL Rahul for the third test match that is being played at the Holkar Stadium, Indore. Shubman Gill has been included in the playing XI and will open with Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, speaking at the pre-match press conference, stated that KL Rahul's removal from vice-captaincy doesn't indicate anything about his exclusion or inclusion in the playing 11. He further stated that Rahul was given vice-captaincy because at that time there weren't many experienced players

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: KL Rahul's slump continues and he has been receiving a huge amount of flak from all corners. In the ongoing series against Australia, Rahul has scored 38 runs from 2 matches and 3 innings.

IND v AUS: KL Rahul has not been able to fire in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. The team also removed his vice-captain status during the squad announcement for the 3rd and 4th Tests vs Australia.

Suniel Shetty describes how he first met KL Rahul in 2019 and how he was unaware of Athiya's connection with him.

"KL Rahul should not be dropped from the Indian side. One should not single out any player. Everyone goes through a lean patch. No one, no cricket pundit or anyone should tell him that he is not doing well and be dropped," said the veteran Indian batter.

KL Rahul's below-par record in Test cricket since 2020, a poor outing in the 2022 World Cup and his recent outings have spurred up a narrative that isn't in his favour, and rightly so.

Indian opener KL Rahul is struggling and it has become extremely evident. KL Rahul has scored only 38 runs in 3 innings at an average of 12.67 in the ongoing IND vs AUS Test series.

KL Rahul has failed to fire well in recent outings for India. Venkatesh Prasad has come out to be a critic of the Indian opener's struggling form in International Cricket.

It will be interesting to see if the team persists with KL Rahul for the 3rd Test or go in with Shubman Gill. Whatever the decision, KL Rahul quickly needs to find a way to get back to form.

"Rahul needs to play County cricket in England, score runs and earn his place back, much like Pujara did when he was dropped. Playing Test Cricket for the country and doing everything possible to get back in form will be the best answer. But will it be possible to skip the IPL?," said Prasad.

WATCH | KL Rahul helped Ravindra Jadeja get to a historic feat in Test cricket as he caught Usman Khawaja near point. Australia were 199/6 at lunch as Khawaja got out on 81.

Let's look at KL Rahul's Test and ODI numbers in the last few years to see if the Indian Team Management is really favouring him.

Venkatesh Prasad ripped apart KL Rahul and said that his selection is not based on performance but favoritism, while also adding that he has been consistently inconsistent and for someone who has been around for 8 years not converted potential into performances.

IND vs AUS 2023: India face Australia in a four-match Test series. The first match of the series will be played in Nagpur from February 9 onwards.

Athiya Shetty took to Instagram to share pictures from her and KL Rahul's mehendi ceremony. You can't miss Suniel Shetty's photo from the mehendi ceremony as he dances his heart out. See new photos of the couple from their pre-wedding ceremonies.

Ahiya Shetty shared images from her haldi ceremony on social media and they show her having a blast with her husband KL Rahul. See their private moments filled with joy here.

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have reportedly received expensive gifts after their wedding. Know the truth behind the rumours circulating online.