KL Rahul, Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta interviews KL Rahul. (Photo by: Prashant Bhoot / IPL/ SPORTZPICS)

One of the curses of being a batsman in an Indian team is the amount of competition for featuring in the playing XI across all formats.

There are as many as 3-4 able candidates for a single spot in the Indian team. Such is the strength and depth of Indian domestic system.

However, Karnataka’s premier batsman KL Rahul, who has a ton across all formats already, has found it difficult to cement his place in the limited-overs’ fold, in the presence of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Rahane in their shadows.

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KL Rahul. Photo by: Deepak Malik/ SPORTZPICS for BCCI

When asked about his expectations post the 2018 season of Indian Premier League (IPL), KL Rahul suggested that he was not thinking along the lines of featuring in the Indian team.

Look I am only trying to improve as a player with each tournament, each game, each opportunity. I am not really thinking about what is going to happen in future or after the IPL or my position in the team,” stated KL Rahul according to PTI.

Rahul is currently putting Preity Zinta’s money worth with the blistering starts at top of the order as well as guarding the wickets.

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Credits: BCCI.

Rahul already registered the fastest fifty in the IPL history this season. Also, he has a couple of Man of the Match awards to go with it.

I am just enjoying my cricket – to be there and I am in good space. I know opportunities will come my way and I have to be patient. Keep performing and be consistent,” added the 26-year old from Bangalore.

The other revelation from the Kings XI squad this season is the captaincy of Ravichandran Ashwin. Having led his new team on seven occasions. KXIP achieved success five times under their newly-appointed leader.

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Ravichandran Ashwin. Photo by: Deepak Malik/ SPORTZPICS for BCCI.

It has been very proactive, brilliant and really focused so far and is keen on helping the team and youngsters out. Five wins in seven games and a lot of credit goes to him,” Rahul said.

With the wins under their belt, Virender Sehwag’s side is well and truly on course to book a berth in the playoffs.

Much of the credit also has to go to Nawab of Najafgarh Sehwag. who formed a tough side at the auctions.

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Sehwag is expecting big from the upcoming edition of IPL. Photo Credit: BCCI/IPL.

Sehwag has been really supportive and helpful. Lots of foreign players look up to him. And, having seen him bat for the country and making so many records, they obviously want to learn from him,” continued the KXIP opener.

 

With someone as a director, he has given the boys a lot of freedom. The atmosphere and composition of the dressing room has been fun,” concluded KL Rahul.

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