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KL Rahul spoke up on his uncertain batting order while playing in the ODI format for the Indian cricket team. Rahul, who started his white-ball career as an opener, has been moved up and down the order several times in his career. Speaking on this, the wicketkeeper batters said that he is ready to bat at whatever position asked for the team’s benefit.
KL Rahul played a crucial role in India’s recent Champions Trophy 2025 win. He scored 140 runs with an average of 140 and remained unbeaten in semi-final and final respectively. “I have grown up playing in the top order. From my first competitive match in Mangalore at the age of 11 to my early days playing for India and for most of my career, I have been a top-order batter. It is the position I am most comfortable in and the one that feels most natural to me," Rahul said on his interaction with Jiohostar.
“That said, when you play a team sport, you don’t always get to choose what you want. You have to be flexible and willing to adapt to the team’s needs. Over the years, I’ve learned to embrace that and give my best in whichever role I’m assigned," he further said.
I have experienced everything an athlete possibly can: KL Rahul
Speaking further, KL Rahul also reflected on his journey as a player of the Indian Cricket Team. He said how the journey was filled with challenges and how it has been an honor for him to represent India. Rahul made his international debut in 2014, since then he amassed 8565 runs in all the formats combined in his career so far.
“It has been an incredible journey—what a privilege it is to represent my country and live my dream for so many years. Playing for India is something I have aspired to do since childhood, and I feel extremely grateful and fortunate to have had this opportunity. The journey has been filled with challenges—there have been highs and lows, and I have experienced everything an athlete possibly can," KL Rahul.
