KL Rahul's hilarious message for close ones ahead of ODI World Cup

KL Rahul discusses his return to fitness, the ongoing Australia challenge, how he intends to handle requests for World Cup tickets, and his World Cup goals. According to JioCinema

Everyone has been concerned about your injury and health; could you immediately settle the tally and inform everyone of your status?

Everyone has seen me play in the Asia Cup; I participated in every Super Fours match. I kept wickets, batted, and scored runs, so I believe this issue has been answered for those who were concerned with my fitness. With the World Cup and the Australia series approaching in the next two months, I'm hoping to maintain my current form.

What modifications did you make to your routine to ensure you could keep and bat?

I knew that when I returned to the team, I would be required to preserve wickets and bat... The physical challenges are a lot more compared to when I am only batting. I was aware of this, so I labored arduously on my fitness. As cricket players, we are aware of the obstacles we will face on the field, and we strive to replicate them during training and practice.

You are the captain for the first two One-Day Internationals (keeping and batting). Do you enjoy putting yourself under duress prior to a major series?

In the past two years, the team's leadership has displayed a great deal of confidence in me. They continue to give me more responsibilities, which demonstrates their confidence in my abilities. It gives me a great deal of confidence, and I relish accepting responsibility. It makes life and cricket much more enjoyable. 

How does batting as an opener differ from batting at No.4 or No.5?

I've been an opener for my entire existence. At the pinnacle of the hierarchy, you are the creator of the game. Even when pursuing, you are aware that you must achieve a certain score. You enter without any cargo. There is no falling wickets urgency or required run rate. However, when batting in the middle order, you must evaluate the situation and act accordingly. That is the only significant distinction.

I have been lucky that I have received enough games in the middle order to understand and adapt. There is not much difference between batting at positions 4 and 5, but there is a significant difference between opening and middle order batting.

How do you respond to requests for match tickets?

If anyone contacts me about match tickets, I will not respond. I'm not attempting to be arrogant or impolite; I just wish to avoid those traits and concentrate on the game. Please refrain from contacting me for tickets if you are a member of my family or friend group.

When MS Dhoni struck a six in the 2011 World Cup final, where were you?

I was in Bangalore with a few friends, viewing the games. When we lost two wickets in rapid succession, we all believed the game was over. Later, when we triumphed, we drove to the most crowded area of Bangalore, where everyone was jumping and celebrating. It was a moment of great pride for all of us as Indians, and we aspire to recreate it for the people of our nation.

Are the Australians the best potential test prior to the World Cup?

I believe so, as they enter the World Cup as one of the favorites. Some of their athletes are IPL teammates, and we can see the impact they have. They frequently visit India, so they are just as familiar with our pitches and conditions as we are. This entire series will focus on how each team showcases their abilities. So, yes, really enthusiastic about the series and this is the best way to challenge ourselves before the World Cup.