Ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, KL Rahul left fans in splits with a cheeky remark directed at Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen. The light-hearted exchange, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media.
The Viral Banter: “What’s a Mentor?”
During a Friday training session, Kevin Pietersen was seen catching up with GT skipper Shubman Gill. As the conversation drifted to his role in the Delhi Capitals setup, Pietersen jokingly remarked, “What’s a mentor? Nobody knows.”
KL Rahul, walking by at that moment, didn’t miss the chance to deliver a savage one-liner:
“A mentor is someone who goes to the Maldives for two weeks mid-season.”
The moment drew laughter from everyone around and was later shared by Delhi Capitals’ official X (formerly Twitter) account with the caption: “Thanks, KL, now we know what a mentor does.”
Why Pietersen Was in the Maldives
Kevin Pietersen had recently taken a short break from his IPL 2025 duties, vacationing with his family in the Maldives. During his absence, he missed two DC matches — against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians. However, he returned just in time to be in the dugout for DC’s thrilling Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals.
DC’s Strong Campaign Under Axar Patel
Despite Pietersen’s absence, Delhi Capitals have emerged as one of the top-performing teams in IPL 2025. With five wins from six games under the captaincy of Axar Patel, DC currently lead the points table. Pietersen, along with head coach Hemang Badani, continues to mentor a well-rounded and young squad exceeding early expectations.
DC Eye Sixth Win Against Gujarat Titans
As Delhi Capitals gear up to face Gujarat Titans, they’ll be aiming for their sixth win of the season. With momentum and confidence on their side—and a little humor along the way—the Capitals seem to have found the perfect balance of performance and camaraderie.
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