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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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2019 World Cup: KL Rahul is India's second-best batsman after Virat Kohli, says Brian Lara

2019 World Cup: KL Rahul is India's second-best batsman after Virat Kohli, says Brian Lara

Cricket | Jun 21, 2019, 05:31 PM IST

With 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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2019 World Cup: Team India spends time with kids after training session in Southampton

Cricket | Jun 20, 2019, 08:56 PM IST

Pandya, Rahul and Rishabh were among the Indian team members who ensured the kids had an unforgettable time with the side. 

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Clarity for KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant is finally in: Here's what Dhawan's absence means for Team India

Cricket | Jun 19, 2019, 11:52 PM IST

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?

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2019 World Cup: Communication key as Rohit, Rahul look to build new partnership at top

Cricket | Jun 18, 2019, 11:05 AM IST

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.

2019 World Cup: I give myself six out of ten, will get better, says KL Rahul

2019 World Cup: I give myself six out of ten, will get better, says KL Rahul

Cricket | Jun 17, 2019, 11:29 PM IST

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.

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2019 World Cup: 'I was nervous about the hype around India vs Pakistan', admits KL Rahul

Cricket | Jun 17, 2019, 08:32 AM IST

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.

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2019 World Cup: Bangar wants KL Rahul to emulate Dravid's versatility ahead of opening test

Cricket | Jun 12, 2019, 07:41 PM IST

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.

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Salman Khan roots for Team India for World Cup 2019 matches, says 'Pura Bharat Apke Sath Hai'

Celebrities | Jun 12, 2019, 03:30 PM IST

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.

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Sonal Chauhan dating cricketer KL Rahul? Jannat actress reacts

Masala | May 30, 2019, 09:50 AM IST

Earlier, KL Rahul was reportedly linked up with actress Niddhi Agerwal and model Elixir Nahar.

ICC 2019 World Cup | Give him any role, Hardik Pandya takes it up with a smile: KL Rahul

ICC 2019 World Cup | Give him any role, Hardik Pandya takes it up with a smile: KL Rahul

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 03:55 PM IST

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.

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Batting with MS Dhoni is a dream, lucky to strike few good partnerships with him: KL Rahul

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 02:08 PM IST

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. 

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ICC 2019 World Cup: Virat Kohli indicates KL Rahul may be preferred choice for No. 4 slot

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 09:05 AM IST

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. 

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2019 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh: MS Dhoni smashes first century in 2 years off just 73 balls

Cricket | May 28, 2019, 07:40 PM IST

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.

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2019 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh: KL Rahul successfully auditions for No.4 spot with century

Cricket | May 28, 2019, 06:59 PM IST

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.

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Is Vijay Shankar ready for number 4 position in World Cup; What are the other options India have in their arsenal?

Cricket | May 21, 2019, 08:45 AM IST

Vijay Shankar has been chosen by the selectors to bat at No.4 but is he the best option going into a World Cup?

Rahul spoke in length about Virat Kohli in the interview

Exclusive | KL Rahul calls Virat Kohli an 'inspiration', makes big claim about his captaincy

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 03:24 PM IST

In an exclusive interview with India TV, KL Rahul talked about skipper Virat Kohli and his captaincy.

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Exclusive | Learnt a lot in the last year, want to continue the good run in World Cup, says KL Rahul

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 03:24 PM IST

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.

Game for number 4 at World Cup? KL Rahul says anything for team

Game for number 4 at World Cup? KL Rahul says anything for team

Cricket | May 17, 2019, 04:39 PM IST

Despite much debate and discussion around the batting position, who would bat at number four - Vijay Shankar or KL Rahul remains a riddle.

World Cup 2019: KL Rahul could be an option for India at No 4, says Dilip Vengsarkar

World Cup 2019: KL Rahul could be an option for India at No 4, says Dilip Vengsarkar

Cricket | May 16, 2019, 06:55 PM IST

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.

Mayank Agarwal on his dream of playing at MCG

Exclusive | Mayank Agarwal on his dream of playing at MCG; batting after Chris Gayle and KL Rahul

Cricket | May 16, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

Mayank Agarwal had a great few months and in an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, he revealed a few aspects of living through it.

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