KL Rahul

KL Rahul Biography

There are similarities between Kannaur Lokesh Rahul and his namesake Rahul Dravid: both are technically sound, solid top-order batsmen from Karnataka, capable of playing long innings, and adept at keeping wickets in a crunch. In his short First-Class career, Rahul has already established himself as a big-innings player, averaging well over 50.

Having impressed at the Under-19 level for India, Rahul was further rewarded for his consistency for Karnataka with a slot in India's Test team in Australia, 2014-15.

Playing the third Test at MCG Rahul was guilty of playing three uncharacteristically rash shots across two innings, batting at Nos. 6 and 3. He was dropped once and dismissed early twice. Thankfully, the selectors persisted with him: opening batting in the next Test at SCG, Rahul responded with 110.

Despite his immense promise Rahul has shown a worrying tendency to get out early. This is evidenced by the fact that he scored two centuries in his first five Tests, but got to double figures only once apart from those innings.

Also an excellent close-in fielder and more than handy wicketkeeper, Rahul is definitely a long-term prospect for India if he can sort out his inconsistencies.

Shiamak Unwalla

KL Rahul Batting & Fielding Averages

Career	M	In	R	NO	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	23	37	1458	1	199	40.50	2584	56.42	4	10	167	11	27	0
ODIs	10	9	248	2	100*	35.42	307	80.78	1	1	20	4	5	0
T20s	15	13	500	2	110*	45.45	341	146.6	1	3	44	21	5	0
World Cup	0	--	--	--		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

KL Rahul Bowling Averages

Career	M	B	R	W	Avg	EC	SR	5WI	10WM	BBI	BBM
Test	23	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
ODIs	10	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
T20s	15	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
World Cup	0	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--		--

KL Rahul Career statistics

News ON KL Rahul

BCCI ombudsman asks CAB president, DC advisor Ganguly to give written submission in conflict of interest matter

Three cricket fans from West Bengal -- Bhaswati Shantua, Ranjit Seal and Abhijeet Mukherjee -- had questioned Ganguly's position as CAB ...

Pandya and Rahul escape ban, asked to donate to paramilitary forces and promotion of blind cricket

BCCI Ombudsman has asked Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul to pay a sum of Rs 1 lakh each, to widows of 10 constables in paramilitary forces.

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul’s World Cup participation hangs in balance

The duo had appeared before Jain separately. While Pandya met him on April 9, Rahul met him in Mumbai on April 10. The World Cup squad ...

Orange Cap holder: David Warner needs runs to stop KL Rahul taking over

SRH opener Warner is just 13 runs ahead of Rahul, who has 387 runs in IPL 2019.

VIDEO: Ashwin stars as KXIP complete double over RR

Skipper R Ashwin struck at crucial times while KL Rahul scored a matured half century to help Kings XI Punjab return to winning ways.

IPL 2019, KXIP vs RR: After KL Rahul’s 52, late blitz takes Kings XI Punjab to 182/6

Kings XI Punjab posted a total of 182/6 riding on KL Rahul's 52 off 47 balls and David Miller's 40 off 27 balls against Rajasthan ...

More News on KL Rahul

Features ON KL Rahul

IPL 2019: KXIP vs RR: Steve Smith dropped, flurry of changes from both sides as Royals elect to bowl

Rajasthan Royals have made three changes – noteworthy among them is the inclusion of Ashton Turner.

India’s World Cup squad: The key takeaways

India's 15-man squad contains a few dilemmas, and a couple selections that could prove pivotal.

Meet India’s 15-member 2019 World Cup squad

Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu are dropped, Dinesh Karthik recalled and Ravindra Jadeja retained.

India’s World Cup squad: No 4, second ‘keeper and third spinner the issues to sort out

Wholesale changes are not expected to India's last ODI squad, with Hardik Pandya returning.

Match highlights: IPL 2019, Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Kohli, Chahal propel RCB to eight-wicket win, their first this season

Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Match 28 of the IPL 2019 in Mohali where Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) square off against Royal ...

IPL 2019, KXIP vs RCB: Kohli wins toss, RCB elect to field, Umesh replaces Southee

With six defeats in their opening six matches, RCB have to win this match or else it’s the end of the road for Kohli and Co.

More Features on KL Rahul

अजिंक्य रहाणे ने जमाया शतक, राजस्थान के लिए खेली सबसे बड़ी पारी

राजस्थान-दिल्ली मुकाबले में इन खिलाड़ियों पर रहेगी नजर

चिन्नास्वामी में चमके धोनी, चहल-स्टेन की गेंदबाजी से बैंगलुरू की जीत

कैप्टन कूल के खिलाफ जीत के लिए विराट कोहली को लगाना होगा पूरा जोर

हैदराबाद-कोलकाता मुकाबले में आंद्रे रसेल से टकराएंगे राशिद खान