With two previous Test appearances at Lord’s under his belt — where he has scored 152 runs including a century — KL Rahul will be hoping to continue his fine touch and reach the 9000-run landmark at one of cricket’s most historic venues. His recent century — 137 in the first Test at Headingley — reaffirmed his rich vein of form and value to the team.
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