The batter was appointed captain for the one-day series against South Africa after Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to injury. The 29-year-old’s stint did not get off to a memorable start as India went down to the Proteas by 31 runs.
Discussing Rahul’s captaincy skills, Butt said on his YouTube channel that the Indian team that took the field on Wednesday did not look confident. He stated:
Analyzing the elegant batter’s leadership, Butt hinted that some players are not cut out for the role. He explained:
Opening the innings, Rahul was dismissed for 12, caught behind off Aiden Markram’s bowling.
“KL Rahul can keep wickets” - Salman Butt
India squandered opportunities with both ball and bat in the opening one-dayer in Paarl. They reduced South Africa to 68 for 3. However, tons from Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen lifted the hosts to 296 for 4. When India batted, their middle order collapsed as they went from 138 for 1 to 188 for 6.
Butt suggested a solution to the middle-order woes. He opined that Rahul could keep wickets in the middle while one of Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ishan Kishan could open. Butt said:
The 37-year-old also criticized wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his inconsistency and raised questions about his fitness. Butt said:
Pant was part of India’s middle-order collapse on Wednesday as India lost their way after half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.
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