India, Feb. 5 -- Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath shared his bold opinion while picking between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for a place in the XI as a wicketkeeper batter for the Champions Trophy. The Indian management has a tricky task ahead of themselves to make a call between Rahul and Pant, as the upcoming three-match ODI series is going to play a key role in decision-making.

Rahul has been the designated wicketkeeper batter for India in the 50-over format in the past couple of years in Pant's absence, who was dealing with multiple injuries in 2023, which he sustained during the horrific car accident.

Badrinath admitted that Rahul has done a decent job filling the wicketkeeper's role, but he suggested that India needs an X...