‘We were more ready…’: KL Rahul credits ‘mental shift’ for India’s turnaround in second Test against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Indian batsman KL Rahul attributed India's remarkable turnaround in the second Test against South Africa to a "mental shift" after losing the opening match. India clinched a seven-wicket victory in Cape Town within two days, leveling the two-match series in a memorable draw.'We weren't 100% in Centurion' Reflecting on the defeat in Centurion, where India lost by an innings and 32 runs, Rahul acknowledged the team lacked the "extra fire" and confidence required for success. He credited South Africa for not allowing India to find their rhythm."I think we weren't really 100 per cent during our last match in terms of batting or bowling. We were prepared, but that extra edge or extra fire was missing, credit to South Africa as well, that they didn't allow us to reach that confiden...