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
Read MoreWith Dhawan now ruled out of the entire World Cup and replaced by young Rishabh Pant, Rahul looks set to open with Rohit in the remaining matches.
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Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the World Cup, and Rishabh Pant has been drafted in the squad. What does that mean for India's future in the tournament?
Rohit Sharma said that he is game for this new challenge as that's what international cricket is all about – clearing new obstacles every passing day.
Rahul, who made 57 off 78 balls as part of the record 136-run opening partnership with Rohit, said he is grateful to get the opportunity to realise his dream of representing his country against Pakistan.
Rahul, who scored a half-century in his maiden World Cup game as an opener, admitted that the hype around the mega-clash put him under pressure.
India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that KL Rahul could provide the balance to the side in the absence of first-choice opener Shikhar Dhawan.
Kedar Jadhav shared the picture on his social media and wrote, "BHARAT KI TEAM BHARAT MOVIE KE BAAD." The photo has now gone viral on social media.
Earlier, KL Rahul was reportedly linked up with actress Niddhi Agerwal and model Elixir Nahar.
Hardik's role will be critical not just with the bat in the death overs but also as a pacer. Rahul backed him to have a successful tournament.
Rahul has more or less guaranteed his place in India's World Cup playing XI with a hundred against Bangladesh in the warm-up game while batting at the much talked about No. 4 slot.
After India lost their top order early after being put to bat, KL Rahul stepped in at No.4 and stepped up his game as he went on to smash a century, delivering a sublime knock against Bangladesh.
MS Dhoni marks a brilliant return to form in Indian colours as he smashed a 73-ball hundred in the warm-up game against Bangladesh.
KL Rahul scored a brilliant century against Bangladesh in India's second warm-up game and has seemingly settled the debate for the number 4 spot at World Cup 2019.
Vijay Shankar has been chosen by the selectors to bat at No.4 but is he the best option going into a World Cup?
In an exclusive interview with India TV, KL Rahul talked about skipper Virat Kohli and his captaincy.
KL Rahul stepped up for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, and in an exclusive interview with India TV, he talked about his form, and the upcoming World Cup.
Despite much debate and discussion around the batting position, who would bat at number four - Vijay Shankar or KL Rahul remains a riddle.
Even though the pitches are expected to be flat during the showpiece, Vengsarkar, who himself played three World Cups (1979, 1983, 1987) with two in England, felt that Rahul's technique provides him an advantage.
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