New Delhi: Indian batsman KL Rahul admits that his career is yet to fulfill his high batting potential. However, the Karnataka batsman has found new life in a steady role in India’s ODI middle-order and has emerged as one of the most reliable number one batsmen in the world. From 2023, he will be the No. 5 batter. Push boundaries with your YouTube channel. Subscribe now!During this period, Rahul is the only No. 5 batsman in the world to maintain an average above 60 and a strike rate of nearly 100 in 50 overs of cricket. The 33-year-old seems to be maturing in ODIs, even though his T20I career has been on pause since 2022, and his Test average of 35.86 still belies his true potential.
In a YouTube conversation with former England captain Kevin Pietersen, Rahul candidly reflected on his retirement. “I don’t think that’s the case. [retirement] That would be difficult. If you are honest with yourself, when the time is right, the time will come. And there’s no point in dragging it out. Of course it will take me a little more time,” he said, underscoring his pragmatic approach to life beyond cricket.Rahul also spoke about the mental strain of repeated injuries, which he said is often harder to overcome than physical pain. “I’ve been injured, and I’ve been injured many times. That’s the hardest battle you have to face. It’s not the pain…it’s a mental battle where your mind just gives up. You know, when this happens so many times, your mind just thinks it’s done enough,” he said.
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He added that keeping a balanced perspective helped prepare him for the eventual end of his international career. “Just quit. Enjoy what you have and have a family, so just do it. That’s the toughest battle…Cricket in our country will continue. World cricket will continue. There are more important things in life and I think I’ve always had this mindset. But since having my first child…my outlook on life has completely changed,” Rahul said.After completing his ODI duties in India earlier this month, Rahul will return to domestic action and represent Karnataka in a must-win match. ranji trophy They will play against Punjab in Mohali on Thursday.