Venkatesh Prasad’s praise for KL Rahul after 1st IND vs AUS ODI leaves Twitter divided

KL Rahul has finally come out of the lean patch, playing a match-winning knock in India’s victory against Australia in the first ODI on 17 March. Following his swashbuckling batting, several former players and pundits went on to shower immense praise on Rahul for rescuing the Indian brigade from a pressure situation. Among others, Venkatesh Prasad, who earlier criticised the batter for his long-standing poor form, penned an appreciatory note on Twitter where the former cricketer hailed Rahul for showing “excellent composure.” In addition, Prasad lauded Ravindra Jadeja for providing the necessary assistance to Rahul in the later half of the chase, while also congratulating the Men in Blue for the “good win.”

Excellent composure under pressure and a brilliant innings by KL Rahul.
Top knock. Great support by Ravindra Jadeja and a good win for India.#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/tCs74rBiLP

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) March 17, 2023

Since Venkatesh Prasad’s tweet surfaced on the internet, Twitter users showed no mercy to the ex-cricketer for altering his verdict regarding KL Rahul’s batting. However, there were fans who backed Prasad, referring to the difference between Rahul’s form in Tests and the limited-over formats.

A fan said to Venkatesh Prasad, “Finally you got the answers to your previous tweets on why backing KL Rahul is important for Team India.”

Finally you got the answers of your previous tweets on why backing @klrahul is important for Team India

— Harsh Rajput (@harsh_rajput27) March 17, 2023

A user praised Prasad for being honest despite the situation and wrote, “Venkatesh sir, you are truly concerned about Indian cricket, that’s why you are always vocal in appreciating and criticising. Not many have that composure. Kudos to you.”

Venkatesh sir, you are truly concerned about Indian cricket, that’s why you are always vocal in appreciating and criticising.

Not many have that composure.

Kudos to you