KL Rahul: Difference between revisions

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| known_for = Elegant batting; wicketkeeper-batter; international cricketer

| awards = Orange Cap (IPL 2020); First Indian to score ODI century on debut

}}'''KL Rahul''' is an Indian Cricketer. He achieved his first-class international cricket milestone through his ability to score centuries for all three international cricket formats which he played. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket while playing for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.

}}'''KL Rahul''' is an Indian Cricketer. He achieved his first-class international cricket milestone through his ability to score centuries for all three international cricket formats which he played. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket while playing for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|website=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/kl-rahul-422108}}</ref>

==Early Life==

KL Rahul was born in 18 April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His father K. N. Lokesh works as a professor who formerly served as director of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka while his mother Rajeshwari works as a professor at Mangalore University.

KL Rahul was born in 18 April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His father K. N. Lokesh works as a professor who formerly served as director of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka while his mother Rajeshwari works as a professor at Mangalore University.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Directors. NITK Surathkal|url=https://www.nitk.ac.in/Former_Directors|access-date=5 April 2026|website=www.nitk.ac.in}}</ref>

Rahul developed an early passion for cricket and began formal training at the age of 10. He began his cricket career by playing for Bangalore United Cricket Club and various local teams which showed his skills as a batter with strong technical abilities.

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==Education==

Rahul completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School, Surathkal, and later studied at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. He moved to Bengaluru for his academic studies and cricket career after he enrolled at Jain University to study while training for professional cricket.

Rahul completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School, Surathkal, and later studied at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. He moved to Bengaluru for his academic studies and cricket career after he enrolled at Jain University to study while training for professional cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/boxing-day-test-who-is-kl-rahul-india-debutant-1603556.html|title=Boxing Day Test: Who is KL Rahul?|website=www.oneindia.com|date=26 December 2014|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/lokesh-rahul-dad-gavaskar-opener-india-test-team-australia-samuel-jayaraj/20141112.htm|title=Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener|website=Rediff|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steady climber Lokesh Rahul reaches the top with trip Down Under|date=11 November 2014|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/steady-climber-rahul-reaches-the-top-with-trip-down-under/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref>

==Career==

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In the Duleep Trophy final (2014-15) he achieved a remarkable performance when he scored 185 and 130 runs during a single match. Karnataka cricket history saw him become the first player to reach a triple century when he scored 337 runs against Uttar Pradesh during the Ranji Trophy.

His success in domestic competitions led to his selection for the national team.

His success in domestic competitions led to his selection for the national team.<ref>{{cite web|title=KL Rahul returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy after six years |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-vijay-hazare-trophy-return-secyue8u |Website=Mathrubhumi English |date=January 2026}}</ref>

===International Career===

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==Personal Life==

On January 23 2023 KL Rahul wed actress Athiya Shetty who is the daughter of Suniel Shetty. The couple welcomed their daughter in March 2025. Rahul is also known for his passion towards fashion and fitness and brand endorsements which have established him as one of the most soughtafter modern cricketers in India.

On January 23 2023 KL Rahul wed actress Athiya Shetty who is the daughter of Suniel Shetty. The couple welcomed their daughter in March 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty get married |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/kl-rahul-athiya-shetty-get-married/articleshow/97257986.cms |access-date=4 June 2023 |website=The Times of India |date=23 January 2023}}</ref> Rahul is also known for his passion towards fashion and fitness and brand endorsements which have established him as one of the most soughtafter modern cricketers in India.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=24 March 2025 |title=Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul blessed with a baby girl named Evarah Vipul Rahul. Check out the sweet announcement |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/athiya-shetty-and-kl-rahul-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-101742827900145.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref>

== External Links ==

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 | known_for     = Elegant batting; wicketkeeper-batter; international cricketer
 | awards        = Orange Cap (IPL 2020); First Indian to score ODI century on debut
-}}'''KL Rahul''' is an Indian Cricketer. He achieved his first-class international cricket milestone through his ability to score centuries for all three international cricket formats which he played. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket while playing for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
+}}'''KL Rahul''' is an Indian Cricketer. He achieved his first-class international cricket milestone through his ability to score centuries for all three international cricket formats which he played. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket while playing for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|website=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/kl-rahul-422108}}</ref>
 ==Early Life==
-KL Rahul was born in 18 April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His father K. N. Lokesh works as a professor who formerly served as director of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka while his mother Rajeshwari works as a professor at Mangalore University.
+KL Rahul was born in 18 April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka. His father K. N. Lokesh works as a professor who formerly served as director of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka while his mother Rajeshwari works as a professor at Mangalore University.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Directors. NITK Surathkal|url=https://www.nitk.ac.in/Former_Directors|access-date=5 April 2026|website=www.nitk.ac.in}}</ref>
 Rahul developed an early passion for cricket and began formal training at the age of 10. He began his cricket career by playing for Bangalore United Cricket Club and various local teams which showed his skills as a batter with strong technical abilities.
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 ==Education==
-Rahul completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School, Surathkal, and later studied at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. He moved to Bengaluru for his academic studies and cricket career after he enrolled at Jain University to study while training for professional cricket.
+Rahul completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School, Surathkal, and later studied at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. He moved to Bengaluru for his academic studies and cricket career after he enrolled at Jain University to study while training for professional cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/boxing-day-test-who-is-kl-rahul-india-debutant-1603556.html|title=Boxing Day Test: Who is KL Rahul?|website=www.oneindia.com|date=26 December 2014|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/lokesh-rahul-dad-gavaskar-opener-india-test-team-australia-samuel-jayaraj/20141112.htm|title=Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener|website=Rediff|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steady climber Lokesh Rahul reaches the top with trip Down Under|date=11 November 2014|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/steady-climber-rahul-reaches-the-top-with-trip-down-under/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref>
 ==Career==
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 In the Duleep Trophy final (2014-15) he achieved a remarkable performance when he scored 185 and 130 runs during a single match. Karnataka cricket history saw him become the first player to reach a triple century when he scored 337 runs against Uttar Pradesh during the Ranji Trophy.
-His success in domestic competitions led to his selection for the national team.
+His success in domestic competitions led to his selection for the national team.<ref>{{cite web|title=KL Rahul returns to Vijay Hazare Trophy after six years |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-vijay-hazare-trophy-return-secyue8u |Website=Mathrubhumi English |date=January 2026}}</ref>
 ===International Career===
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 ==Personal Life==
-On January 23 2023 KL Rahul wed actress Athiya Shetty who is the daughter of Suniel Shetty. The couple welcomed their daughter in March 2025. Rahul is also known for his passion towards fashion and fitness and brand endorsements which have established him as one of the most soughtafter modern cricketers in India.
+On January 23 2023 KL Rahul wed actress Athiya Shetty who is the daughter of Suniel Shetty. The couple welcomed their daughter in March 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty get married |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/kl-rahul-athiya-shetty-get-married/articleshow/97257986.cms |access-date=4 June 2023 |website=The Times of India |date=23 January 2023}}</ref> Rahul is also known for his passion towards fashion and fitness and brand endorsements which have established him as one of the most soughtafter modern cricketers in India.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=24 March 2025 |title=Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul blessed with a baby girl named Evarah Vipul Rahul. Check out the sweet announcement |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/athiya-shetty-and-kl-rahul-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-101742827900145.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=26 April 2026}}</ref>
 == External Links ==