Rahul nicknamed as Run-Machine by Ashwin

31st July (CRICKETNMORE) - India are in full control at stumps on day one of the second test against West Indies in Kingston. R Ashwin and KL Rahul were the stars of the day completly dominated by team India.

India first bowled out homeside for paltry 196 and spinner Ashwin (5/52) played a vital role in West Indies damage. Later on Indian opener KL Rahul who came into the team in place of injured Murali Vijay cracked an unbeaten 75 to guide India to 126/1 at the end of day 1. India are still trailing by 70 runs. Ashwin has full praise for the young opener Rahul who scored 75 in just 115 balls. Also Read  Can Ashwin break this 80 years record?

"He has two Test centuries in two countries, and it doesn't really matter because two Test centuries are huge. And from what I think about Rahul, he's a fine player. We all know that he's a quality cricketer," he said. "He's made a lot of runs in First Class cricket. And when he has made hundreds for us, it has been crucial knocks. He made one in Sri Lanka, which is very memorable. As a matter of fact, the way he played in the IPL, it's just an extension. Also Check Pictures of Crickters with their wives?

Everybody wants Rahul to do well, which is a big tick for him. "I've nicknamed him batting machine. He keeps batting all the time and it's not a surprise that he's made runs and I'm very happy for him," Ashwin added.

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