Being dropped from the Test team two years ago did hurt him but India opener KL Rahul says he used that as “fuel” to make a strong comeback in the ongoing tour of England.

Rahul, 29, who made a fine 129 in India’s first-innings total of 364 in the second Test against England here, said he did not carry the baggage of the past. He also does not want to throw away the opportunity to cement his place in the side.