Team India Test opener KL Rahul is known for his calm and composed behaviour but in a recent chat with the 2 Sloggers YouTube podcast, he also displayed his hilarious side. In the podcast, he revealed details regarding his conversation with former England batter Kevin Pietersen’s wife which left everyone in splits. During IPL 2025, Pietersen served Delhi Capitals (DC) as mentor and during the campaign, light-hearted banter was witnessed between the England legend and Rahul.
Rahul disclosed that he complained about Pietersen’s teasing to the latter’s wife Jessica Pietersen during a dinner in the United Kingdom (UK). “I complained to his wife when we were in the UK. They invited me for dinner and I told her, Tell your husband to go easy on me.
He is very rude to me,” said Rahul.
KL Rahul crucial for India in the upcoming home series against South Africa
KL Rahul will be vital for Indiain the upcoming Test and ODI series against South Africa at home. This year, Rahul has done a phenomenal job for India in red-ball cricket. This year, he has racked up 745 runs so far with three hundreds and three half-centuries in 15 innings of eight Tests. With these numbers, he is the second-highest run-getter in 2025 in the longest format of the game.
South Africa will aim to win their first Test series on Indian soil after 26 years and Rahul will be expected to play a crucial role in foiling the Protea team’s plans. Rahul looked confident with his bat against West Indies in the couple of Tests at home as well. In India’s convincing series win, he chipped in with 196 runs in three innings of two matches.
