KL Rahul Biography, Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Girlfriend, Family, Net Worth 2023, Best Batting

KL Rahul Biography: Kananur Lokesh Rahul, was born on 18 April 1992. He is an Indian international cricketer renowned for his right-handed batting and wicketkeeping skills. He represents Karnataka at the domestic level and serves as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In Test and T20I cricket, Rahul typically opens the batting, while he assumes a role in the middle order during ODIs. He consistently keeps wickets in the shorter formats of the game, both at the international and domestic levels. Rahul was part of the Indian squad that emerged victorious in the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cup tournaments.

He is also part of the ICC World Cup 2023. He has scored a century against the Netherlands.

KL Rahul Biography

Rahul made his international debut in 2014, featuring in the Boxing Day Test match against Australia in Melbourne. Two years later, he made his One-Day International (ODI) debut during a series against Zimbabwe. On the same tour, he also marked his debut in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Rahul holds the record as the first Indian cricketer to score a century on his ODI debut. Rahul holds the record for being the fastest batsman to reach an international century across all three formats, achieving this feat in just 20 innings.

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KL Rahul Biography

Birth PlaceMangalore, Karnataka, India
Date Of Birth18 April 1992
Age (as on 25 Sep 2023)31 years 5 months 7 days
Father’s NameK. N. Lokesh, professor and former director at NITK
Mother’s NameRajeshwari, professor at Mangalore University
Home TownBengaluru, Karnataka, India
QualificationGraduation with a Bachelor of Commerce
School NameHigh school education at NITK English Medium School
College / UniversitySri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru
Coach NameGK Anil Kumar, Somsekhar Shiraguppi, Samuel Jayaram, Devdas Nayak
DebutODI on 11 June 2016 v Zimbabwe
T20 on 18 June 2016 v Zimbabwe
Test on 26 December 2014 v Australia
Source: wikipedia.org

KL Rahul Batting Career Summary

FormatMatchesInningRunsHighestAverageStrike Rate100200504s6s
Test4781264219933.4451.64701331718
ODI7066263811249.7788.38701620959
T20I7268226511037.75139.13202219199
IPL118109416313246.78134.424033355168
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KL Rahul’s Net Worth

Net Worth INR 99 Crores
SalaryINR 20 Crores Plus
Monthly IncomeINR 1.7 Crores Plus
Brand EndorsementINR 50 to INR 100 Crores

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KL Rahul Career: KL Rahul Biography

KL Rahul Domestic Career

  • 2010-11: First-class cricket debut for Karnataka.
  • 2010: Represented India in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, scored 143 runs.
  • 2013: IPL debut with Royal Challengers Bangalore.
  • 2013-14: Scored 1,033 first-class runs, second highest that season.
  • 2014-15: Scored 185 and 130 in the Duleep Trophy final.
  • 2014-15: Became Karnataka’s first triple-centurion, scored 337.
  • 2014-15: Ended Ranji Trophy season with a 93.11 average in nine matches.

KL Rahul International Career

  • 2014: Test debut in Melbourne, scored 3 and 1.
  • 2014: Maiden International Century in Sydney, scored 110.
  • 2015: Returned to Test squad after injury, scored second Test century.
  • 2016: Scored 158 in a Test against West Indies.
  • 2016: Named in T20I squad, scored first T20I century.
  • 2018: Became fastest to score centuries in all formats.
  • 2019: Suspended after controversial TV show comments.
  • 2019: Part of India’s 2019 Cricket World Cup squad.
  • 2020: Consistent performances in limited-overs cricket.
  • 2021: Vice-captain for ODI and T20I series against Australia.
  • 2021: Vice-captain for T20 World Cup.
  • 2021: Appointed ODI vice-captain.
  • 2021: Test vice-captain for the South Africa series.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul

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KL Rahul 2022 – Present

  • 2022: Captained India in Test cricket.
  • 2022: ODI captaincy debut, lost series to South Africa.
  • 2022: Reached 6000 runs in international cricket.
  • 2022: Ruled out of series due to hamstring strain.
  • 2022: Captain for India Tour of Zimbabwe.
  • 2022: Stand-in captain in 2022 Asia Cup.
  • February 2023: Sacked from Test vice-captaincy.
  • February 2023: Made ODI comeback in Ind vs. Pak Asia Cup 2023 match.

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IPL Career of KL Rahul

Beginning of IPL Career
IPL DebutRCB (2013)
2014 SeasonSunrisers Hyderabad
2016 SeasonRCB (Returned)
2016 IPL Season
Runs Scored397
Run-scorer Rank11th
RecognitionsWicketkeeper in Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI
2017 SeasonMissed due to shoulder injury
2018 Season
Auction PriceINR 11 crore
Fastest 50 (Balls)14
Total Runs (2018)659
Run-scorer Rank (2018)3rd
Recognitions (2018)Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI
2019 Season
Maiden Century100* (64) against MI
Total Runs (2019)593
Run-scorer Rank (2019)2nd (After David Warner)
Recognitions (2019)Cricinfo IPL XI
Captaincy and 2020 Season
Captaincy (Year)Punjab Kings (2020)
Record Century132* (69) against RCB
Most Runs by an Indian BatsmanYes (In a single IPL match)
Most Runs by a CaptainYes (In a single IPL match)
Total Runs (2020)670
Centuries (2020)1
Fifties (2020)5
Awards (2020)Orange Cap, Dream 11 Game Changer
IPL 2021 Season              
Retained as CaptainYes
Total Runs (2021)626
Match-Winning Innings (2021)91*(50) against RR, 60*(52) against MI
Team’s Highest Run-Scorer (2021)He was the highest scorer for the PBKS
Lucknow Super Giants 2022 Season
Joined Team (Year)LSG (2022)
Auction PriceINR 17 crores
Century in 100th IPL Match103* off 60 against Mumbai Indian
Unbeaten Century (2022)103* off 62 against Mumbai Indian
InjuredInjured and Retired Hurt (2022)
Source: wikipedia.org

FAQ

KL Rahul with wife Athiya Shetty
KL Rahul with wife Athiya Shetty

Where and when was KL Rahul born?

KL Rahul was born in Bangalore on 18 April 1992.

What is the name of the Girlfriend/ wife of KL Rahul?

On January 23, KL Rahul married Athiya Shetty in a secret ceremony.

Why did KL Rahul move to Bangalore at the age of 18?

To pursue study

What is KL Rahul’s role in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

KL Rahul serves as the captain for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Where did KL Rahul make his international debut, and in which year?

KL Rahul made his international debut in the Boxing Day Test match against Australia in Melbourne in 2014.

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