Karnataka batsman KL Rahul has been rewarded for his fine run in the domestic circuit and included in the India squad for four-match Test series against Australia, starting December 4 in Brisbane.
Rahul, however, insisted that he is not setting any big targets for the much-anticipated series but looking forward for the first taste of the international series Down Under.
“I still haven’t had the time to sit down and write down my targets for the tour,” Rahul said. “I just look to go out there and enjoy my game. I am looking forward to learning a lot from the seniors and enjoying my time with the team.”
“It will be quite an experience to get a feel of what international cricket is like, what is so different from other dressing rooms and what are the things that I need to do to be successful in the international level,” he added.
Rahul has proved himself time and again in Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy – India’s premier domestic competitions – but the right-hander said he will take time to adjust to the international circuit.
The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman admitted it is a big opportunity for him to play alongside Indian skipper MS Dhoni and star batsman Virat Kohli, who is to lead the team in the series opener.
“I would want to go out there and give myself little time to see what is required to excel,” Rahul said. “I am very excited to play alongside players like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. I have been watching all of them on TV. To share dressing rooms with them will be a special feeling.”
