Big Comment/ 'He came back from a long injury': Dravid lavishes praise on KL Rahul's keeping in the World Cup

Rahul Dravid has lavished praises on KL Rahul for being consistent behind the wicket. The Lucknow Super Giants skipper has been the preferred wicketkeeper over Ishan Kishan and it seems to have paid the dividend. Rahul also has contributed handsomely with the bat.

3 things you need to know

• India are to face New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala
• Both teams are undefeated in this tournament so far
• The Kiwis are currently topping the table

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Team India coach Rahul Dravid heaps praises on KL Rahul

KL Rahul has been doing a fantastic job. Rahul has really kept superbly in this tournament and batted really well whenever he has got a chance. It is a challenge since he is not someone who keeps regularly. He's kept a bit more than I did but it's still challenging considering that he came back from a long injury. We thought we would build him up and play him in matches leading up to the World Cup but couldn’t do that because of his injury. The way he came back and worked hard is great. He’s kept really well and it's really good to see, which gives us a lot of confidence in his abilities.

India to face new Zealand at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala

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India will face New Zealand in a nail-biting World Cup encounter at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The Kiwis have been the team to beat in this tournament and the Men in Blue could be needing all the hands in order to inflict damage on Kane Williamson's side. Both the teams are yet to lose a match and this could be a golden chance for the home side to prove their World Cup credentials. Rahul hasn't had many problems in having a smooth transition to the team and also took a brilliant catch against Bangladesh. He also has provided solidity to the batting lineup and Dravid praised his wicketkeeping ability.