| Bio | |
| Full Name | Kannur Lokesh Rahul |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman and Wicket-keeper) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 30 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– 26 December 2014 against Australia at Melbourne ODI– 11 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare T20– 18 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | Samuel Jayaraj, GK Anil Kumar, Somsekhar Shiraguppi, Devdas Nayak |
| Jersey Number | #1, 11 (India) #1, 11 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team | Bangalore Brigadiers (Urban), Karnataka, Karnataka State Cricket Association Colts XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Favourite Shot | On drive |
| Records (main ones) | • The 2nd ever cricket player from Mangalore to play for Indian Test team, after Budhi Kunderan. • The 1st ever Karnataka batsman to hit a score a triple century in first-class cricket (337 runs) against Uttar Pradesh in 2014-15 Ranji Trophy season. • The 1st Indian to score an ODI hundred on debut, against Zimbabwe in 2016. • In 2017, he became the 1st Indian and 6th overall cricketer to score 7 consecutive Test fifties. • The 1st Indian and 10th overall cricketer to be dismissed by hit-wicket in the T20 internationals. • In 2018, he smashed the fastest-ever IPL fifty (in 14 balls) against ‘Delhi Daredevils’ at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. |
| Career Turning Point | When he scored 185 and 130 for South Zone in the 2014-15 Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone in Delhi, after which he was included in the Test series against Australia. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1992 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| School | NITK English Medium School, Surathkal |
| College | Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
| Family | Father– KN Lokesh (Dean) Mother– Rajeshwari (History Professor) Brother– None Sister– Bhavna (Younger) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Community | Lingayat |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Tattooing, Playing (tennis, football), Listening to music , Playing on PlayStation |
| Tattoo(s) | Right back– His dog Simba’s face and his name written Right shoulder– Unknown tattoo Left arm– Tribal tattoo |
| Controversies | • In July 2016, when Indian cricket team toured West Indies, during a day off KL Rahul posted a photo with a beer bottle on Twitter. Then what, the image went viral but was not liked by some of the BCCI officials as according to them, it will send a bad example to the cricket fans. However, Rahul immediately deleted the photo after the BCCI’s objection. • In February 2017, when he tweeted about Ravichandran Ashwin following him on Twitter, he received various replies, one of which by “BeingChirag Dave” caught his attention as it was a harsh one. Rahul couldn’t stop himself and gave him a sarcastic reply. • In 2019, he, along with Hardik Pandya, were invited in Karan Johar’s talk show ‘Koffee with Karan.’ The episode stirred controversy due to their sexist comments. |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer(s) | Batsman– Rahul Dravid, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli Bowler– Dale Steyn, Mitchell Starc |
| Cricket Ground(s) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney |
| Athlete(s) | Usain Bolt (Sprinter), Roger Federer (Tennis) |
| Football Team | Manchester United F.C. |
| Footballer(s) | Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham |
| Food(s) | Sushi, Bhindi curry |
| Actor | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Actresses | Aishwarya Rai , Shraddha Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Scarlett Johansson |
| Music Band(s) | Linkin Park, Coldplay, The Script |
| Song(s) | “Firestone” by Kygo “Ghost Town” by Adam Lambert “Cold Water” by Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & MØ |
| Book | Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic |
| App | |
| Superhero | Batman |
| Car(s) | Batmobile, Maserati |
| Colour(s) | Black, White |
| Destination(s) | Greece, Spain |
| Girls, Family & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 23 January 2023 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Elixir Nahar (Model) • Sonam Bajwa (Actress) [1]India • Athiya Shetty (Actress) (rumoured) [2]Hindustan Times |
| Wife/Spouse | Athiya Shetty |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mercedes AMG C 43 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as of 2018) | Retainer Fee– ₹3 crore Test Fee– ₹15 lakh ODI Fee– ₹6 lakh T20 Fee– ₹3 lakh IPL 11– ₹11 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About KL Rahul
- Is it known whether KL Rahul smokes?
- KL Rahul does consume alcohol.
- Rahul was born into a Mangalorean family of middle-class background, with a history of teaching.
- From an early age, he has been an avid sports enthusiast, engaging in a wide array of athletic activities. His parents consistently supported his passion for sports, with one stipulation: maintaining good grades. If his academic performance were to decline, he would be required to halt his participation in sports. However, he remained dedicated to his studies and never allowed his grades to suffer, ensuring his continued involvement in sports.
- Due to his father’s immense admiration for Sunil Gavaskar, he mistakenly believed his son’s name was ‘Rahul’ instead of ‘Rohan,’ leading him to name his son Rahul.
- As a child, he was mischievous, yet also reserved.
- He used to take advantage of his father’s position as the school secretary, casually coloring his hair and wearing informal shoes without appreciating the privilege.
- He commenced his intense training in cricket at St Aloysius College Centenary Grounds in Mangaluru Central and Nehru Maidan when he was just 11 years old. By the time he was under 14, he was already a part of both the Under-14 and Under-16 Karnataka teams.
- During the early stages of his professional cricket career, he had a desire to grow his hair out, yet his coach advised him that he could only do so once he accomplished specific milestones in his career.
- His cricketing idol is Rahul Dravid, according to his consideration.
- Considered one of the most stylish Indian cricketers, he looks up to David Beckham as his style icon. Inspired by Beckham, he decided to get his first tattoo at the tender age of 15. However, when his mother discovered it, she was deeply upset and refused to speak to him for a while.
- He relocated to Bengaluru at 17 years old with the aim of pursuing his cricket aspirations. He underwent cricket training at the Karnataka State Cricket Academy (KSCA). In the following year, he marked his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy representing Karnataka during the 2010-11 season.
- During his time playing first-class cricket for Karnataka, he consistently subjected his junior teammate Karun Nair to bullying.
- After facing a disastrous Test debut against the formidable Australia at Melbourne, where he could only manage scores of 3 and 1, his confidence took a major hit. However, he somehow found a way to regain his spirits and in the subsequent Test match at Sydney, he brilliantly achieved his first century, scoring 110 runs.
- Originally an orthodox Test batsman, he faced difficulties in establishing himself during the initial years of the IPL in 2014 and 2015. However, his childhood coach, Samuel Jayaraj, diligently worked on his technique and mindset, guiding him towards playing aggressive cricket. In the IPL 2016, he showcased his revamped skills by scoring an impressive 397 runs, boasting a healthy strike rate of 146.
- Before heading to the cricket field, he repeats the phrase “I am the best” to himself as a means of boosting his motivation.
- Had he not pursued a career in cricket, he would have likely chosen the path of a soldier.
- Every Thursday, he faithfully visits a temple, demonstrating his deep spirituality.
- Despite receiving the ‘Player of the Match’ award on 16 May 2018, he was incredibly disheartened after a narrow defeat against the ‘Mumbai Indians’. In an act of generosity, he decided to give the award to one of his fans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
- He assumed the role of India’s captain for the first time in the 2nd Test against South Africa, which took place in January 2022.
- WION reported that he achieved a significant milestone on 19 January 2022, becoming the second Indian ever to captain the Indian cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) before reaching 50 appearances in the format. Mohinder Amarnath previously accomplished this feat during his 35th ODI appearance in 1984. [3]
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