KL Rahul Hits Out After Slamming Century Says, "Everybody Was Abusing Me..."
The middle-order batter of team India, KL Rahul, on Wednesday opened up to outside noise and social media scrutiny following a Test comeback hundred against South Africa in Centurion. Rahul was praised for his efforts in tough batting conditions in the first innings, notching his eighth Test century (101 in 137 balls, with 14 fours and four sixes) in a total of just 245.
Speaking after play on day two, Rahul responded to questions regarding criticism of his game, most notably from the general public, who hit out at the batter for his lack of form and aggression at times, particularly in shorter formats.
KL said, "As a person, as a cricketer, as an individual, you are challenged each day, each moment. Social media is a pressure.”
He also said, "Today I have scored a hundred, so people are singing praises. Three or four months ago, everybody was abusing me. It is part of the game, but I cannot say it does not affect you. It does.”
While concluding his statement, he said, "The sooner you realise that staying away from it is good for your game and your mindset, the better it is.”