2 min learnMight 1, 2026 05:33 PM IST
KL Rahul who not too long ago went previous MS Dhoni on the Indian premier League’s all-time run-scorers listing, mentioned that his solely ambition was to match the legendary former India and CSK captain’s 5 title hauls along with his franchise.
“I didn’t even realise I had gone previous Mahi bhai. Private milestones are good. They reassure me that I’m heading in the right direction. However what would actually make me completely satisfied is successful as many trophies as MS Dhoni. Cricket is a staff sport. You wish to win trophies. You wish to be a part of profitable sides. That has at all times been my objective,” Rahul mentioned on JioHotsar.
The wicket-keeper batter not too long ago slammed the best particular person rating by an Indian batter within the IPL when he scored 152* in opposition to the Punjab Kings. He’s now simply behind Chris Gayle’s 175* vs Pune Warriors in 2013 and 158* by Brendon McCullum vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2008.
It was additionally the quickest ton of Rahul within the IPL with the earlier quickest being within the 56 ball-ton vs the Mumbai Indians in 2022. He additionally now has the best particular person rating for DC, surpassing Rishabh Pant’s 128* vs SRH in 2018.
He additionally opened up about his file in his house floor of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in opposition to RCB.
“I’ve considered whether or not there’s a swap I exploit in opposition to RCB, however I haven’t discovered a solution. Chinnaswamy may be very particular to me. I grew up there, and one thing simply clicks once I play at that venue. So, a psychological swap occurs once I go there. It’s not simply in opposition to RCB. I’ve accomplished properly in worldwide video games there too. Some stadiums simply offer you an excellent vibe and make you’re feeling you’ll do properly,” he mentioned.
“Being an opener makes my life simpler. It’s a job I’ve at all times accomplished, and it provides me a transparent recreation plan. However batting in numerous positions has helped me develop and perceive my recreation higher,” he added.