KL Rahul continues to exhibit flexibility in his batting roles, transitioning between top-order, middle-order, and finisher positions across formats. His adaptability will be tested once more as he likely bats in the middle-order for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. While he last played a T20I back in the 2022 T20 World Cup, movement in the batting order could well continue when he turns up for Delhi Capitals - his fifth Indian Premier League franchise.
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