KL Rahul addressed criticism about his strike rate, saying he considers valid feedback but prioritises playing for the team's needs. He also discussed his flexible batting position in ODIs and his role as India's first-choice wicketkeeper in the Champions Trophy.

India's keeper-batter admits keeping someone like Pant out of the XI comes with its own pressures, and also heaps praise on Shami

As Team India prepares to face New Zealand in their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has provided a reassuring update regarding the squad's fitness levels.

Team India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma’s fitness ahead of the Men in Blue’s final group stage Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on March 2,

KL Rahul was asked if there is any competition with Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper's spot in India team in the pre-match press conference ahead of Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand