As things stand at this World Cup, the India-New Zealand fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham has shaped up as the contest to decide the only remaining unbeaten team of the tournament. England’s Flood Forecasting Centre warned south-east England (which includes Nottingham) of a month’s worth of rain over just Tuesday and Wednesday. Back to Rahul, then, who is certain to open against New Zealand on Thursday, weather permitting of course. Now, two matches into the World Cup and middle-order career, Rahul has once again been asked to dust off his opener skills and face the new ball. In that game India won easily, just as New Zealand had four years earlier in 1999, incidentally right here at Trent Bridge.

Source: Hindustan Times June 12, 2019 18:22 UTC