India, June 18 -- Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar emphasised that this is KL Rahul's chance to step out from behind the towering presence of seniors like Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma, and truly establish himself as a leading figure in the Test side. With Kohli and Rohit having officially retired from the format, and Rahane and Pujara absent from the Test setup for the past few years, a new chapter has begun for India's red-ball squad.

Rahul has a decent Test record in English conditions, having scored 614 runs in 9 matches at an average of 34.11. His tally includes two well-crafted centuries, highlighting his ability to adapt and perform in challenging English conditions. He will be opening th...