Cricket
In a candid chat with former England star Kevin Pietersen, India batter KL Rahul was asked about retirement, a topic that always stirs fans’ curiosity
Rahul admits that the idea of retirement has crossed his mind, but he says it’s still a long way off. He believes the decision won’t be hard when the time comes
The 33-year-old says one thing has changed his outlook, family life. After becoming a father, his priorities shifted, and cricket is no longer the only focus for him
Rahul says he doesn’t see himself as more important than the game. He believes cricket will continue without him and that’s a freeing thought for him
Injuries have been tough. Rahul says the hardest battle isn’t pain, it’s the mental fight when your body keeps letting you down
Despite these thoughts, KL Rahul confirms that retirement is still some time away and he’s focused on the present chapter of his cricketing journey