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'I Was Branded A Test Player 10 Years Ago': KL Rahul On His Evolution In T20 Cricket

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has opened up on his transformation from being labelled a red-ball specialist to becoming a key figure in white-ball cricket, saying the journey to redefine himself in T20s is one he takes immense pride in. Rahul, who has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, admitted that early in his career, he was not seen as a natural fit for the shortest format. 10 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, Rahul told JioStars Superstars. So, to break out of that mould, develop my white-ball game and come this far is something Im really proud of, he added. Reflecting on the journey, Rahul acknowledged that it has not been without setbacks, noting phases when performances did not meet expectations, as he said, Along the way, Ive made mistakes and there are things I could have done better. But, what Im proud of is that Ive given my absolute best every time Ive played and prepared as well as I could to give myself the best chance to succeed. Thats sport; things wont always go your way. You have to take it in your stride and enjoy the journey. Ive always tried to stay balanced, whether I win or lose, he stated. Reflecting on the journey, Rahul acknowledged that it has not been without setbacks, noting phases when performances did not meet expectations, as he said, Along the way, Ive made mistakes and there are things I could have done better. But, what Im proud of is that Ive given my absolute best every time Ive played and prepared as well as I could to give myself the best chance to succeed. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Whenever I feel low about what I havent achieved, I remind myself of what I have, and it gives me perspective. I still have some time left. So, Ill keep trying my best and see how many trophies I can win, Rahul noted. Article Source: IANS