Delhi: Kavin Peterson, Mentor of Delhi Capitals (DC), has fiercely appreciated the game of KL Rahul in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Currently, Rahul is the highest run -scorer for Delhi Capitals. Seeing his current form, Peterson has said that Rahul should once again be included in India’s T20 team. Also, he suggested that Rahul should bat at number 4 instead of opening and should also handle the responsibility of wicketkeeping.
Peterson wants to see at number-4
Speaking at the press conference, Peterson said, “I would like to bat at number four in T20 cricket for India. India already has many opening batsmen. But the manner in which Rahul is playing at this time, he will be my first option for the fourth number, as well as the wicketkeeper’s role.” The statement came after a six -wicket defeat against Delhi’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Rahul’s old record on number-4
In T20 cricket for India, Rahul has batted only four times on number-4. He has scored a total of 174 runs in these innings, including a brilliant innings of 110 not out against the West Indies in 2016. However, he has not played any T20 international matches since the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Rahul’s great form in IPL 2025
This season Rahul has batted openly. In the beginning of the season, he admitted that he had lost the fun of setting up the boundary in the process of carrying the first match long. But after England captain Harry Brook’s withdrawn from the tournament, Rahul took responsibility for the team and showed a brilliant game. So far, Rahul has scored 364 runs in eight innings at an average of 60.67, including three half -centuries. His strike rate has been 146.18.
Rahul’s mindset praised
Peterson praised the change in Rahul’s game and told how he has changed himself. He said, “From the middle of last year, Rahul started playing in a positive manner. Especially in the Champions Trophy 2025, he performed brilliantly. I have held many deep conversations with Rahul about batting. When a player taught a defensive game since childhood and then at the age of 30, he has to change his style, it is very difficult to change his style. But it is very difficult for him.
Batsmen’s real Test on hard pitches
Peterson also explained how cricket is changing and how the importance of shot selection has increased. He said that on some pitches it is necessary for batsmen to play with strategy. He praised Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who may score at a low strike rate while playing on a tough pitch, but played the necessary innings for the team.
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