KL Rahul’s linguistic skills stole the spotlight just as much as his classy cover drives during India’s ongoing series. Renowned for his elegant stroke play, Rahul showcased another kind of versatility on the field — fluent mid-pitch chatter in Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi, leaving both fans and commentators stunned.

It was veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, part of the commentary team, who first spotted Rahul’s rapid-fire language switches during the game.

“KL Rahul speaking with Karun Nair in Kannada. He was talking with Sai Sudharsan in Tamil and Rishabh Pant in Hindi earlier. He's not only versatile with the bat,” Karthik observed during the broadcast.

Social media erupted shortly as fans celebrated Rahul not only for his cricketing talent but also for promoting inclusivity and unity in the dressing room.??

Additionally, Rahul crafted a classic hundred to power India to a dominant position on the fourth day, stretching their overall lead to over 300 runs. He reached his ninth hundred in 202 balls.

Rahul looked calm, composed and self-assured at the other end, helping India swell the lead brick by brick. He produced a masterclass in timing and temperament alongside Pant. The two added 195 runs for the fourth wicket. Their partnership was heading India toward the option of declaring before stumps to let Jasprit Bumrah have a go at England.