KL Rahul Profile: Family, Age, Career info, Records & Stats

Personal Information

Full Name	Kannur Lokesh Rahul
Date of Birth	April 18, 1992
Age	30 Years
Nationality	Indian
Birth Place	Bengaluru
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Batting Style	Right hand Bat & Wicketkeeper
Debut	December 26, 2014
Jersey No.	18
Father	KN Lokesh
Mother	Rajeshwari
Sister	Bhavana
Wife	Athiya Shetty

Kannur Lokesh Rahul, popularly known as K L Rahul is Indian cricketer who has made significant contributions to national team in various formats of  game. Born on April 18, 1992, in Mangalore, Karnataka, Rahul’s journey from a talented young cricketer to a key member of Indian squad has been remarkable. Here we will delve into K L Rahul biography family background, early life and career highlights. And also highlight K L Rahul records and statistics that have solidified position in international cricket.

K L Rahul Family Background:

K L Rahul was born into a middle-class family with strong roots in sports. His father K N Lokesh was an avid fan of cricket and played club-level matches himself. Influenced by his father’s love for the sport at a tender age, it became evident that cricket would become an integral part of young Rahul’s life.

Early Life and Cricketing Journey:

Rahul attended Jain University where he pursued Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com). During this period, he honed his skills playing for Karnataka U-19 team before making swift progress through the ranks at both domestic and international levels.

KL Rahul Teams

Teams
Indian Cricket Team	Bangalore Brigadiers
King XI Punjab	Lucknow Super Giants
India Under-23s	Sunrise Hyderabad
South Zone	Royal Challengers Bangalore
Karnataka	Karnataka State Cricket Association Colts XI
India Under-19s

Debut of KL Rahul

Format	Date
Test Matches	26 December, 2014 (IND vs AUS)
ODI Matches	11 June, 2016 (ZIM vs IND)
T20I Matches	18 June, 2016 (ZIM vs IND)
FC Matches	10 November, 2010 (Karnataka vs Punjab)
List A Matches	16 February, 2010 (Karnataka vs Hyderabad)
T20 Matches	17 March, 2013 (Goa vs Karnataka)

International Debut:

Rahul made debut for India against Australia on December 26th during the Boxing Day Test match held at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2014. Though he only managed scores of three and one respectively, it was clear that he possessed immense potential as an opening batsman.

Breakthrough Year – 2016:

The year 2016 proved to be pivotal for K L Rahul as he showcased his exceptional batting skills and versatility across formats. In Test series against West Indies, he became first Indian opener to score century in each innings of Test match. His consistent performances earned recognition as reliable top-order batsman.

IPL Success:

Rahul has been integral part of various franchises in Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rahul displayed ability to adapt to different game situations while consistently amassing runs. He holds several records in IPL including being the fastest player to reach 2,000 runs.

KL Rahul Stats by Tournament

Tournament	Mat	Inn	Runs	100s	50s
Indian Premier League	118	109	4163	4	33
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup	–	–	–	–	–
Asia Cup	–	–	–	–	–
Vijay Hazare Trophy	5	5	154	0	0
ICC Champions Trophy	–	–	–	–	–
ICC Cricket World Cup	9	9	361	0	0

KL Rahul Records & Stats in every Format

K L Rahul’s impressive career is marked by numerous records and statistics that are a testament to his skill and consistency on the field.

• Test Cricket: With over 2600 runs at an average above 35, including seven centuries and thirteen half-centuries. Rahul has established himself as one of India’s premier Test openers.
• ODI Cricket: He holds the record for being only behind legendary Virat Kohli as India’s second-fastest player to score 1000 ODI runs.
• T20 Internationals: K L Rahul became India’s first-ever cricketer to score a hundred on debut in T20Is. Additionally, he boasts an impressive strike rate well above 140 in this format.

K L Rahul journey was from humble beginning to becoming one of India’s most promising cricket talent is truly inspiring. As he has continued to evolve as cricketer, it is safe to say that K L Rahul will remain essential asset for Indian cricket with many more milestones yet to be achieved.

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