Centurion [South Africa], December 28: Indian middle-order batter KL Rahul on Wednesday opened up on outside noise and social media scrutiny following a Test comeback hundred against South Africa in Centurion.
Rahul was lauded for his efforts in tough batting conditions in the first innings, notching his eighth Test century (101 in 137 balls, with 14 fours and four sixes) in a total of just 245.
Virat Kohli's 38 was the next best for the tourists, who were bowled out in the first session of day two. In reply, the Proteas have snuck to a first-innings lead, off the back of a storming hundred from Dean Elgar (140*), who intends to finish his Test career on a high note. SA was 256/5 at the end of day two, leading by 11 runs.
Speaking after play on day two Rahul responded to questions regarding criticism of his game, most notably from the general public, who hit out at the batter for his lack of form and aggression at times, particularl...