Fri Nov 22 05:42:16 UTC 2024: ## Gavaskar Backs Rahul for Australia Tour Success
**New Delhi:** Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed confidence in KL Rahul’s ability to perform strongly during the upcoming tour of Australia. Gavaskar pointed to Rahul’s impressive century in South Africa last year as evidence of his potential to succeed on Australian pitches. He believes that with a bit of luck, Rahul can provide India with a solid start to the series.
Gavaskar also offered advice on team selection for the first Test, urging selectors to prioritize the best bowlers regardless of pitch conditions. He highlighted the experience of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, emphasizing their ability to control the scoring rate even on unhelpful surfaces. He further suggested that younger players should focus on adapting their technique to the extra bounce expected in Australia, recommending they utilize the crease effectively and play more on the back foot.
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