Indian batterKL Rahulhas candidly admitted that thoughts ofretirementhave crossed his mind, though he feels the moment to step away from cricket is still some distance away. The 33-year-old spoke to former England captainKevin Pietersenon his YouTube channel, sharing insights on his evolving perspective.

Rahul said that when the time comes, he will not prolong his career unnecessarily, acknowledging that there is life beyond cricket. He added that his outlook has matured with age and experience, making it easier to accept the decision when it is due.

The right-handed batsman also highlighted themental strain caused by repeated injuries, noting that while physical recovery is challenging, the mental battles during long injury layoffs have been far tougher, often making him question whether to continue.

Despite not being named in India’s squad for the upcomingICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Rahul remains an integral part of theTest and ODI squads, recently scoring an unbeaten century in the second ODI againstNew Zealandin Rajkot. With over4,000 Test runs, more than3,000 ODI runs, and a strong T20I record, Rahul continues to contribute significantly across formats.

For now, the seasoned batter is focused firmly on the present, even as he reflects thoughtfully on the future and balances cricket with family life.