KL Rahul Recalls RCB Debut, Praises Virat Kohli for Being 'Very Welcoming' and Lacking Arrogance

KL Rahul recently shared positive anecdotes about his early days in the IPL, reflecting on his debut season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2013. Rahul, who was then a young emerging player, found himself sharing the dressing room with global superstars like Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Virat Kohli.

During a conversation on the YouTube channel 'The Switch,' Rahul specifically praised Virat Kohli, noting that despite Kohli’s superstar status, he was immediately welcoming and lacked any sense of arrogance. Rahul admitted that he was so eager to learn and maximize his opportunity that he became a "pain in the a*s" for some teammates, constantly seeking advice from players like AB de Villiers on how to improve his game. This early exposure to world-class talent and the welcoming environment provided by senior players like Kohli proved invaluable for Rahul’s development into a top-tier IPL and international cricketer.