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KL Rahul’s consistency as Test opener crucial for India ahead of South Africa series

Backed with clarity in role, KL Rahul has thrived as India’s Test opener, delivering crucial runs in England and the Windies, as India eye success against world champs South Africa

KL Rahul at India’s training session in New Delhi on Wednesday, ahead of the second Test against the West Indies. The final Test of the series begins on Friday.

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South Africa stuns India as Wolvaardt and De Klerk outshine Richa Ghosh's innings

Skipper Wolvaardt (70), Chloe Tryon (49) and Nadine de Klerk (84 not out, 54 balls) played lead roles as South Africa overhauled India’s 251, and rose to fourth position on the table

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