KL Rahul Opens Up on Breaking ‘Test Player’ Tag and Life as a Father

In a deeply personal reflection on his decade-long journey, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up about the mental and professional hurdles he has faced. From being pigeonholed as a red-ball specialist early in his career to battling the 'inconsistency' label on social media, Rahul's path has been anything but linear. However, with a record-breaking IPL 2026 season behind him and the transformative joy of fatherhood by his side, the veteran cricketer is finding a new sense of peace and perspective both on and off the field.