'KL Rahul should bat more responsibly'

Opening batsman Lokesh Rahul has not been in the best of form and missed out again. He scored three and was the first wicket to fall for India.

Following that Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar in the presser said Rahul should play responsibly being an experienced player of the side.

'He (Rahul) is not a young player anymore and he is on his second tour here. He has played 30 Tests and he has a responsibility. We expect him to play with that responsibility and play his role for the team,' Bangar told reporters here.

'He (Rahul) has been looking in good shape, including today. It is just that he is finding new ways to get out. Even today, the ball was quite afar when he played it away from his body and lost his wicket.

But what we are reading he is playing the ball well and he is one hit away (from form),' the batting coach expressed.

'We know his ability and if he converts that to performances then it is important for the team.'

The 46-year-old also said that the opening combination and as the number six slot for the first Test in Adelaide are still up for grabs and the team management will take a call on it after the second innings of the ongoing game.

'I would say there are still some spots to be taken. We will keep a close eye on how the second innings goes and it gives some other batsmen a hit especially Murali Vijay and middle-order batsmen, and see how they go,' said Bangar.

'There are certain spots to be taken still. We are looking at the opening slot as well as the number six slot. Those are the positions we are still looking at, we have not decided yet,' he added.

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