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KL Rahul, the Indian team’s stand-in captain for the first Test against Bangladesh, couldn’t avoid being asked about the FIFA World Cup, arguably the world’s biggest sporting event. Rahul was asked about his and his teammates’ support for the FIFA World Cup final, which will be played on Sunday between Argentina and France, at the end of the first Test in Chattogram.
“Whichever team we were supporting are all out already,” Rahul said on being asked if the team will be a little bit divided with their support of the two finalists — Argentina and France.
“There were few Brazil fans, there were few England fans. So, I don’t really know who is an Argentina or France supporter, so we’ll just enjoy the game. We’re watching the game together, and we’ll have a good meal,” he added.
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KL Rahul revealed the team’s strategy for the FIFA World Cup, implying that the players will eat well and relax as Argentina and France square off in the title game in Qatar.
“Like I said five days after a game is really tiring, so enjoy tonight, watch the game. Final of the World Cup, we all love football. Most of you have seen we’re always playing football for warmups, even back in the room.
“FIFA was big early on but the boys have relaxed a bit, there are other priorities, so it’ll be interesting to watch the game today. We will be divided a little bit, that’s what makes watching sports fun,” Rahul said.