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KL Rahul Opens Up on Retirement Call, Says He Won’t Drag His Career Beyond Its Time
KL Rahul has been unusually frank about the one topic every senior international cricketer eventually faces: retirement. The 33-year-old Karnataka batter has been in superb touch — 142 runs in three ODIs at an average of 142 against New Zealand and a productive Test year in 2025 that yielded 813 runs from 10 matches at […]
By CricShots - Jan 27, 2026
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“He never had that arrogance” – KL Rahul recalls his first meeting with Virat Kohli while playing for RCB in IPL
Star India batter KL Rahul recently recalled his first meeting with Virat Kohli and opined on his debut IPL season with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2013. During that edition, Rahul played just five matches and scored 20 runs across two innings as well. On Monday, January 26, Rahul appeared in a video released […]
By SMCS - Jan 27, 2026
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“I don’t think it’s gonna be that difficult” – KL Rahul on his retirement
Veteran Indian batter KL Rahul has said that he does not expect retirement to be difficult when the time comes for him to announce it as well. He was last seen in action during the three-match home ODI series against New Zealand, which India lost 2-1 as well. On Monday, January 26, Rahul featured in […]
By SMCS - Jan 27, 2026
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Daryl Mitchell Tops ICC Rankings As Kohli Slips; KL Rahul Features In Updated Top 10
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has slipped from the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings just a week after reclaiming it, following the conclusion of the ODI series against New Zealand. Kohli had surged to No.1 after a sublime century in the opening ODI, reminding the cricketing world of his enduring class. However, […]
By CricShots - Jan 21, 2026
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Sunil Gavaskar Compares KL Rahul To Rahul Dravid After Match-Saving ODI Century
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has showered rich praise on KL Rahul following the batter’s composed and unbeaten century in the second ODI against New Zealand, played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14. Although India eventually suffered a seven-wicket defeat, Rahul’s knock stood out as a reminder of his value […]
By CricShots - Jan 15, 2026
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Ravi Shastri Hails KL Rahul For Bringing Stability With Majestic Century vs New Zealand
KL Rahul’s sublime century in the second ODI against New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot was a masterclass in composure, timing, and game awareness. On a surface that demanded patience and adaptability, the Indian batter delivered one of his finest ODI knocks, rescuing India from a precarious position and guiding them to […]
By CricShots - Jan 15, 2026
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Aakash Chopra questions KL Rahul’s treatment after hundred in IND vs NZ 2026 2nd ODI
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned KL Rahul’s handling after his century in the second ODI against New Zealand. While saying that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deserve a fixed batting position because of their achievements, he questioned why the other batters, unlike Rahul, aren’t made to bat outside their fixed […]
By SMCS - Jan 15, 2026
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KL Rahul’s Reliable Century in Rajkot Wins Over Fans and Rescues India
Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul delivered a composed yet authoritative innings to steady India and propel them to a competitive 284 for 7 against New Zealand in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14. India’s innings began on a promising note but lacked sustained momentum. Rohit Sharma looked fluent during […]
By CricShots - Jan 14, 2026
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Ravindra Jadeja Suffers First Caught-and-Bowled Dismissal As Bracewell Turns The Game
New Zealand’s stand-in captain for the India ODI series, Michael Bracewell, delivered a captain’s spell in Rajkot, producing a highly economical bowling performance that shifted momentum firmly in the visitors’ favour. His crucial breakthrough of Ravindra Jadeja came at a decisive moment, ending a growing partnership between Jadeja and KL Rahul that had begun to […]
By CricShots - Jan 14, 2026
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Aakash Chopra Praises KL Rahul’s Smart Approach In India’s New Zealand ODI Win
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was full of praise for KL Rahul after the wicketkeeper-batter produced a calm and match-winning knock in India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Rahul’s unbeaten 29 under pressure played a decisive role in guiding India home in a […]
By CricShots - Jan 12, 2026
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