Delhi: Indian batsman KL Rahul has returned to the best form since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the Australia tour, he showed militancy and then performed two brilliant performances in the Champions Trophy 2025 and the IPL. It seems that Rahul is enjoying the most spectacular form of his career.

Rahul’s strong start in Test

When Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not in the team in the Test series against England, Rahul took responsibility. He scored a brilliant century in the second innings of the first Test of the series.

Abhishek Nair’s important role

Former Team India batting coach Abhishek Nair revealed that Rahul’s return to form was a big responsibility. He told that when he took the role of coaching, Rohit Sharma had specifically asked him to work with KL Rahul. Rohit was confident that Rahul would play an important role in the upcoming big tournaments.

Difference between old Rahul and new Rahul

Rahul was very criticized for a slow innings in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He came under pressure in a big match against Australia. After this, he was dropped from the 2024 T20 World Cup team and he was also released by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.

Changes in technology and mentality

Abhishek Nair said that there had to be major changes in both the technology and thinking of Rahul. He started preparations during the Test series against New Zealand. Both of them worked about a month before the tour of Australia.

Career turning point

Nair clearly told Rahul that Australia tour could be decisive for his career. If the performance was not good there, then his career could have been questioned. He asked Rahul in which direction he wants to take his preparation and what is his way to think.

Start of change

Rahul told about his old technology and experience, while Nair’s view was somewhat different. Gradually, Nair assured Rahul on his words through conversation. Then he made changes in Rahul’s stance, ways of standing at the crease, ways of taking guards.

Changing Rahul’s new image

Rahul’s style was completely changed in the Champions Trophy. He hit sixes to finish the match, which was not seen in his batting earlier.

Still continues to work together

According to Espncricinfo’s report, even though Nair is no longer a part of Team India’s coaching staff, he is still working with Rahul privately. Rahul’s effort is to maintain his form in England and play important innings for the team.