As India's powerhouse batting line-up could make just 240 runs before bundling out in 50 overs during that traumatic Ahmedabad final, plenty of Indian and foreign voices, be it fans and experts alike, tried to find a reason. While some blamed it on skipper Rohit Sharma's carelessness to go for a big hit against part-timer Glenn Maxwell after collecting 10 runs in two balls, some pointed out big-time failures of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav making their first-ever World Cup final appearances. Despite all varying opinions, one point looked too obvious and seemed to meet consensus of many: KL Rahul choked once again, pushing his team ten steps backwards with his knock of 66, which took up 107 balls, including 49 dots and consisted of just boundary. But almost one and the half years later, KL has delivered a reply fully befitting his class, talent and immense potential.