Despite recently surpassing Dhoni on the league’s all-time run-scorers list, Rahul played down the feat, underlining that his focus remains firmly on contributing to team achievements rather than personal accolades.
“I didn’t even realise I had gone past Mahi bhai. Personal milestones are good. They reassure me that I am on the right track. But what would truly make me happy is winning as many trophies as MS Dhoni. Cricket is a team sport. You want to win trophies. You want to be part of successful sides. That has always been my goal,” Rahul said on JioHotsar.
“I’ve thought about whether there’s a switch I use against RCB, but I haven’t found an answer. Chinnaswamy is very special to me. I grew up there, and something just clicks when I play at that venue. So, a psychological switch happens when I go there. It’s not just against RCB. I’ve done well in international games there too. Some stadiums just give you a good vibe and make you feel you’ll do well,” he said.
Reflecting on his own role, Rahul said opening the batting continues to give him clarity and stability, even as moving across positions has helped him evolve.
“Being an opener makes my life easier. It’s a role I’ve always done, and it gives me a clear game plan. But batting in different positions has helped me grow and understand my game better,” he added.