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Kl Rahul

KL Rahul

DOB: April 18, 1992

Rated highly by the great Rahul Dravid for his near-perfect batting skills, KL Rahul is the quintessential opener with all the traits of becoming a modern day great of the gentlemen's game. Belongs to the India's next generation of batsmen, Rahul's breakthrough moment came in the 2013-14 Ranji season when he laid the foundation for Karnataka's triumph with 1033 runs. It included three centuries, three nineties, and a Man-of-the-Match performance in the final. After making an unforgettable Test debut against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rahul found his mojo in his second Test in Sydney where he stroked a brilliant hundred to stamp his class in the international arena. He was later selected in the limited-overs squads in Zimbabwe and West Indies in mid-2016. Rahul repaid the faith of selectors in style and showed his versatility across formats by scoring a hundred each on his ODI and T20I debut. In the lucrative Indian Premier League, the Bangalore-born batsman has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad so far. After spending last two seasons with RCB, Rahul has been picked up by Kings XI Punjab in this year's player auction. He was one of the most expensive Indian buys (Rs 11 crore) of the 2018 edition. Rahul can open or bat at No 3 and 4, and given his ability as a wicketkeeper, this is a key purchase for KXIP. Major teams - India, Bangalore Brigadiers (Urban), India Under-19s, India Under-23s, Karnataka, Karnataka State Cricket Association Colts XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone, Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing role - Opening batsman Batting style - Right-hand bat

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Athiya Shetty takes a mushy walk with husband KL Rahul as she flaunts her baby bump

Jan 02, 2025, 03:10 PM IST

Taking to her Instagram handle, Athiya Shetty shared a series of pictures and videos wherein she can be seen taking a mushy walk with her husband KL Rahul. Last year in November, the couple announced their pregnancy on social media.

Nathan Lyon pulled KL Rahul's leg in the middle when the

'What did you do wrong?': Lyon sledges KL Rahul, takes dig at India's decision to demote him - WATCH

Cricket | Dec 27, 2024, 12:06 PM IST

KL Rahul was dropped down to No 3 in the batting order with skipper Rohit Sharma returning to open the innings in the fourth Test against Australia. Rahul has been the best Indian batter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy doing the dirty work but still had to sacrifice his position.

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul could both stack up in the top

Rohit to open, KL Rahul at No 3 and two changes? Predicting India's likely XI for Boxing Day Test

Cricket | Dec 25, 2024, 12:51 PM IST

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar series is poised nicely at 1-1 after the Gabba draw. While Australia have already named their playing XI making a couple of changes, India's line-up could also see as many personnel tweaks and more so in the combination and the balance for the Boxing Day Test.

KL Rahul.

Injury concern for India ahead of Boxing Day Test, KL Rahul hit on hand ahead of 4th match

Cricket | Dec 22, 2024, 06:00 AM IST

KL Rahul has been India's highest run-scorer in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. He has amassed 235 runs in six innings with two half-centuries. India will be hoping Rahul's injury is not a major one as they look forward to the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Top controversies in Indian sports in 2024

Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024

Other Sports | Dec 20, 2024, 03:17 PM IST

Olympics, Paralympics, Men's T20 World Cup, Women's T20 World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Chess World Cup—Indian sports had a lot to look forward to in 2024. However, along with many highs, Indian sports witnessed quite a few controversies as well. Here, we list some of them.

IND vs AUS

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests

Cricket | Dec 17, 2024, 04:34 PM IST

KL Rahul is not often used to listen to many praises, especially from fans in recent times. But on the Australia tour, he is the best Indian batter by a distance spending a lot of time in the middle opening the innings. His knock at Gabba in Brisbane has almost helped India draw the Test match.

Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah (L) and KL Rahul and Ravindra

Akash, Rahul and Jadeja's resolve helps India avoid follow-on on another rain-marred day at Gabba

Cricket | Dec 17, 2024, 02:42 PM IST

The tables turned on the fourth day of the third Test between India and Australia as the visitors not only avoided the follow-on but also managed to tire out Australians, who were one bowler short. Now draw seems the most likely result with just 57.5 overs of play being possible on Tuesday.

Steve Smith pulls off a stunner in slips to dismiss KL

Smith redeems himself by pulling off one-handed stunner to dismiss Rahul after an easy drop - WATCH

Cricket | Dec 17, 2024, 09:04 AM IST

KL Rahul was on his way to playing one of the hundreds of a lifetime by an Indian batter in Australia but it wasn't to be as Steve Smith redeemed himself by plucking a blinder to dismiss the most solid-looking player for the visitors in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Day 4 of the Gabba Test.

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul run off after the final rain

India in disarray at stumps on irksome day at Gabba, Australia in control but at weather's mercy

Cricket | Dec 16, 2024, 02:32 PM IST

It was a very frustrating day at the Gabba in Brisbane with just 33.1 overs of play being possible on Monday, December 16 with umpteen stop-starts. Australia managed to snatch away the control fully but with three days already gone, the hosts will need weather to be lenient in the last two days.

India's predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia

Rohit Sharma to open, Akash Deep replaces Harshit Rana; India's predicted playing XI for Gabba Test

Cricket | Dec 13, 2024, 11:22 PM IST

After a huge defeat in the second match in Adelaide, the Indian cricket team is expected to make two big changes to their playing eleven for the third Test against Australia at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane starting on December 14.

KL Rahul during a training session.

KL Rahul included as Karnataka announce squad for Vijay Hazare; former U19 World Cup winner snubbed

Cricket | Dec 11, 2024, 10:09 AM IST

KL Rahul played a crucial knock of 77 in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth to help India draw first blood in the series. He also chipped in with a 37-run knock in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul.

'I have been told...': Rahul's reply on his batting spot for 2nd Test triggers laughter in press box

Cricket | Dec 04, 2024, 03:54 PM IST

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal became the Indian opening pair to notch up a double hundred-run opening stand against Australia Down Under in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Rahul was asked about his batting spot in the second Test with captain Rohit Sharma returning.

IND vs AUS

Will Rohit Sharma sacrifice his opening slot for KL Rahul in day-night Test in Adelaide vs Australia

Cricket | Dec 02, 2024, 03:25 PM IST

KL Rahul opened the innings in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth in Rohit Sharma's absence. He fared well facing a total of 250 deliveries across two innings and scored 103 runs. But with India's skipper returning, will he be moved to down the order for pink-ball Test in Adelaide?

Rohit Sharma, Australia PM Anthony Albanese and PM XI captain Jack Edwards (From left to right).

IND vs PM XI Highlights: Play called off due to rain on day 1 between India and Prime Minister's XI

Cricket | Nov 30, 2024, 03:06 PM IST

IND vs PM XI Highlights: India will be led by their designated captain Rohit Sharma in the pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Rohit joined Team India on day four of the first Test in Perth.

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Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia

Cricket | Nov 29, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Captain Rohit Sharma missed the opening Test against Australia in Perth due to the birth of his second child but is available for the second match in Adelaide starting on December 5. KL Rahul opened with Yashavsi Jaiswal in Perth and played impressive knocks in both innings.

Rohit Sharma.

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for 2nd Test

Cricket | Nov 29, 2024, 09:24 AM IST

Rohit Sharma missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to the birth of his second child. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah led India to a convincing 295-run win at the Optus Stadium.

Delhi Capitals

Not KL Rahul or du Plessis, DC co-owner offers new name for captaincy role in IPL 2025

Cricket | Nov 27, 2024, 04:41 PM IST

"It's a bit premature to talk about the captaincy. Axar Patel has been with the franchise for a very long time and he was the vice-captain for the last cycle, so we don't know whether it's going to be Axar or whether it's going be somebody else." DC co-owner Parth Jindal said.

Virat Kohli ICC Test batting rankings

Virat Kohli surpasses Babar, Labuschagne with big jump in ICC Test batting rankings after Perth ton

Cricket | Nov 27, 2024, 03:54 PM IST

After scoring just 5 runs in the first innings, Virat Kohli made a strong comeback with his 30th Test century in the second innings of the first Test match against Australia in Perth. Kohli gained 9 places in the updated ICC Test rankings with his first century in 2024.

IPL mega auction 2025

IPL mega auction 2025: Record Rs 639.15 crore spent, Rishabh Pant most expensive, bowlers steal show

Cricket | Nov 25, 2024, 11:24 PM IST

IPL mega auction 2025: Ten teams spent Rs 639.15 crore to sign a total of 182 players in a two-day bidding action in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer bagged a combined amount of Rs 53.75 crore while the likes of Kane Williamson and Steve Smith went unsold.

Delhi Capitals got some quality options at bargain prices

Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: DC full squad after mega auction feat. KL Rahul, Starc and Faf du Plessis

Cricket | Nov 25, 2024, 10:42 PM IST

Delhi Capitals made some intelligent purchases and a few quality buys with KL Rahul being their costliest pick at the IPL 2025 mega auction. With Faf du Plessis also in the squad, the Delhi Capitals have a few options for captaincy with Axar Patel being retained.

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