The first test match of Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played from 22nd November at Optus Stadium in Perth. KL Rahul can be seen playing as an opener in this match. Actually, Rohit Sharma is almost out of the first match, in such a situation KL Rahul can take the responsibility of opening. This series is going to be very important for Rahul's career. He has been in very poor form for some time now and has been in and out of the team. Rohit has not been retained even for the next season of IPL, hence he seems to be under a lot of pressure. Amidst all this, Sourav Ganguly, former captain of Team India and chairman of BCCI, has given a big statement on Rahul's form.

Ganguly's big statement on KL Rahul

Sourav Ganguly believes that ups and downs are part of the game. KL Rahul needs to talk to himself to regain his lost confidence. He said on RevSportz, 'He has to talk to himself. He has to talk to himself and say, just leave everything behind. Ups and downs are part of the game. Confidence keeps going up and down. You have to work hard in the nets and bring back confidence.

Ganguly further said, 'I know he has suffered a lot. Lucknow Super Giants have released him. I don't know whether they will buy them back in the auction or not. I am sure he will get a good team and he will be able to recover his price in IPL, but these things put pressure on the players.

Sourav Ganguly gave this advice

Sourav Ganguly suggested Rahul to sit down and decide for himself how he wanted to pursue his career. Ganguly said that Rahul has all the potential in the world and he needs to trust his instincts. Ganguly said, 'I think he should sit within himself and stay away from his friends, family, team and IPL owners, the auction and his own search. Look in the mirror and say I should play differently. At this time I must be strong from within and fight. He scored a brilliant century last time in Africa. He can score a century in these conditions. But the mind must believe in it and fight.