KL Rahul has accepted that things won\u2019t always go his way, especially when it comes to his T20 International career, but the India and Delhi Capitals batter is glad that he has managed to \u201cbreak\u201d the perception of him being a Test specialist.<\/p>\n
Last month, the 34-year-old smacked a 64-ball 152 not out in the ongoing IPL, albeit in a losing cause against Punjab Kings, but the record-breaking knock showed his growth in the shortest format. The Karnataka player has not turned up in a T20 for India since 2022, but remains a Test and ODI regular.<\/p>\n
Speaking on JioStar<\/i> show \u2018Superstars\u2019, Rahul said he is proud of the progress he has made in the last decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cTen years ago, I would have given anything to be part of a T20 team. I was never rated as a T20 player or even considered a good white-ball player; I was branded a Test player,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, to break out of that mould, develop my white-ball game and come this far is something I\u2019m really proud of. Along the way, I\u2019ve made mistakes and there are things I could have done better,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut what I\u2019m proud of is that I\u2019ve given my absolute best every time I\u2019ve played and prepared as well as I could to give myself the best chance to succeed. That\u2019s sport; things won\u2019t always go your way.\u201d Rahul said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to take it in your stride and enjoy the journey… Whenever I feel low about what I haven\u2019t achieved, I remind myself of what I have, and it gives me perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still have some time left. So, I\u2019ll keep trying my best and see how many trophies I can win.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Fatherhood has changed me\u2019<\/h4>\n
Rahul welcomed a baby girl last year with his actor wife Athiya Shetty. He said the the new role has helped his cricket as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cFatherhood has been the most beautiful thing for me. I always felt I had calmness and happiness in my life, but I was so wrong. You don\u2019t truly know happiness, peace or joy until you hold your baby,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I see her smile, when she gives me a hug and a kiss, everything is forgotten, all my injuries, pain and worries. That has helped my cricket as well over the last year. I don\u2019t overthink the game anymore, which has made it exciting again. When I\u2019m out there for those 4-5 hours, I\u2019m completely switched on, and I just go out, enjoy the game and try to do my best,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Published on May 05, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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