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  • Batting at No. 5 has helped me understand my game better: KL Rahul
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KL Rahul revealed that captain Rohit Sharma wants him to become the team's mainstay at No. 5.

IND vs SL: KL Rahul reveals what captain Rohit Sharma said about his batting position

With India stuttering at 86-4 in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, KL Rahul came to the team's rescue and scored a patient 64* off 103 balls to see India over the line.

In the post-match press conference, Rahul revealed that captain Rohit Sharma wants him to become the team's mainstay at No. 5, which will improve his batting in the middle overs.

KL also stated that it will also help the wicketkeeper-batter become a better player of spin bowling.

Also read: IND vs SL 2nd ODI: KL Rahul anchors India to a 4-wicket win, clinch series

Rahul said: "Batting at No. 5 has helped me understand my game better. At No. 5, you have to face spin straightaway; I like balls coming onto the bat but Rohit (Sharma) has been pretty clear that he wants me to bat at No. 5, so that's what I am trying to do."

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