Kannur Lokesh Rahul, also known as KL Rahul, is a well-known international cricketer from India. He was born on 18th April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He went to “NITK English Medium School” for his higher studies. He completed his graduation from “St. Aloysius College.” Rahul also represented the Indian team in the under-19 World Cup held in 2010. He gained fame after featuring in IPL matches.
Born to his parents, K. N. Lokesh and Rajeshwari, Rahul achieved great success at a young age. His father, a former director of “National Institute of Technology Karnataka (Mangalore)” and professor, hails from Kannur, Magadi Taluk. Rajeshwari, his mother, worked as a professor at “Mangalore University.” Sunil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar is a famous Indian cricketer who do >> Read More... , a famous cricketer, was the name Lokesh wanted for his child, but he mistook him for Rahul. While growing up, his parents realize his potential as a batsman and encouraged him to receive formal training to polish his skills.
Rahul was passionate about the game from an early age. He initially was a member of the "Bangalore United Cricket Club." Since 2014, he has predominantly represented India in cricket. At 18, he shifted to Bangalore for further studies at “Jain University.” He pursued his cricket career after few years. In “Indian Premier League (IPL),” he captained “Punjab Kings.” He was also part of the Karnataka domestic team. He plays as the wicket-keeper and a left-handed batsman. In 2013, Rahul started playing for “Royal Challengers Bangalore” in IPL. He later joined “Sun Risers Hyderabad.” Finally, “Punjab Kings” included him in the squat in 2018. Rahul debuted in 2014 from a Test match. He recorded the first maiden century in his second test match.
Rahul Dravid Born in Indore in 1973, Rahul Dravid had been a su >> Read More... mentored Rahul personally. Dravid advised Rahul to work on his weak nerves to enhance his muscle power. He wanted to secure his place in the group and open doors for other prospects. His growth in limited-overs cricket is impressive. But, he struggled to establish himself in the top-order of the team. It was difficult for him to perform well in middle-order as well.
In his debut test match, Rahul replaced Rohit Sharma Born in New Delhi, Rohit Sharma is an Indian movie >> Read More... in 2014. He scored three runs in the first inning, and in the second innings, his performance deteriorated. Even after his poor performance, he managed to retain himself in the next match of Sydney. He proved himself in subsequent games. In the years that followed, he didn't look back and worked hard to prove his worth to the world. He secured a permanent position in the International Team through his outstanding efforts. He impressed several experienced cricketers with his technique and skills.
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