India, April 25 -- It was hot, as expected in New Delhi, and the exhaustion was visible not just in the cricketers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium but also among the spectators in the stands. But KL Rahul had other plans, giving Indian cricket a masterclass it didn't know it needed. It was a statement to the selectors, his critics and fans that if he can evolve as a batter in T20 cricket, so can Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. Unlike Rahul, both Gill and Pant have failed to impress this season and have been on the receiving end of constant criticism.

Rahul was a man on a mission against Punjab Kings on Saturday. But in a cricket match, you also need your teammates to contribute as it's a collective effort. Rahul had to learn it the hard way a...