KL Rahul

KL Rahul

Wicket-keeper Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Age 31 years
Place of Birth India
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23 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India's KL Rahul eyes historic feat in Boxing Day Tests

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is on the verge of making history in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia Down Under.

21 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul suffers injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test

Indian cricket team's top-order batter KL Rahul has suffered an unfortunate injury scare during a practice session.

20 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advocates for KL Rahul's backing as Test opener

Ex-Indian wicketkeeper, Dinesh Karthik, has urged the team management to keep backing KL Rahul as the first-choice opening batter in Test cricket.

17 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Should Rohit Sharma return to open in Tests? Pujara opines

Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has blamed Rohit Sharma's dip in performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia to the change in his batting position.

17 Dec 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja shines with 77 in rain-marred Gabba Test

Ravindra Jadeja was at his best as India successfully avoided a follow-on against Australia in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.

17 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

KL Rahul's 84 leads India's fightback in Brisbane Test

KL Rahul's gritty knock of 84 runs on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, has kept India in the game.

12 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ponting concerned over Rohit's Test form, suggests batting position change

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed concerns over Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's current form in Test cricket.

10 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rahul, Jaiswal likely to continue as Indian openers

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, returned to training at the Adelaide Oval after their loss in the pink ball Test against Australia.

06 Dec 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Adelaide Test: Pujara feels India fell short by 70-80 runs

Cheteshwar Pujara has admitted India's batting was below-par on the first day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

06 Dec 2024

Justin Langer

Justin Langer reflects on Rishabh Pant's past performances Down Under

Former Australian cricketer and current head coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Justin Langer has opened up about his experiences with Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.

06 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma fails at No. 6

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma's return to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) was a damp squib.

KL Rahul to open in Adelaide, confirms Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has confirmed that KL Rahul will open the batting in the 2nd Test against Australia, starting Decemeber 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

04 Dec 2024

Ravi Shastri

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ravi Shastri wants KL Rahul to open

Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has backed Rohit Sharma's possible move to the middle order for the upcoming Test matches in Australia.

04 Dec 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Kohli, Rohit and Rahul look to rise in Test Rankings

The latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings see Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul at 14th, 26th, and 49th positions respectively.

04 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India's practice sessions to be closed for public

The Indian cricket team has asked for its remaining practice sessions in Australia to be held behind closed doors.

04 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

Will KL Rahul return to middle order for Adelaide Test?

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has stated that he is ready to bat at any position for the national team, provided he is in the Playing XI.

27 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test due to injury

India's star batter Shubman Gill is racing against time to recover from an injury ahead of the upcoming India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide.

24 Nov 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals acquire KL Rahul for ₹14 crore 

Star batter KL Rahul will play for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Perth Test: Centurions Kohli, Jaiswal put India on top 

Team India is all over Australia in the ongoing first Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Australia need 534 to win Perth Test versus India

Team India has set Australia a massive target of 534 runs in the ongoing opening Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.

24 Nov 2024

Mitchell Starc

Rahul, Jaiswal set records with double-century stand in Perth Test

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have created history by registering the highest opening partnership for an Indian duo in Test cricket on Australian soil.

24 Nov 2024

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul slams his second 50-plus score in Australia (Tests)

KL Rahul missed out on his second Test century on Australian soil.

IPL 2025 mega auction: All you need to know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal slams record-breaking 161 in maiden Test vs Australia

India's batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored a stunning hundred in his maiden Test assignment Down Under

Perth Test: McDonald, Rana agree pitch has improved for batting

The second day of the ongoing Perth Test between India and Australia saw a major change in batting conditions.

23 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks record for most Test sixes (calendar year)

Star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has set a new world record for the most sixes hit in a calendar year in Test matches.

23 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Perth Test: Jaiswal, Rahul put India on top against Australia

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have put India on top in the ongoing opening Test match against Australia at Perth Stadium.

23 Nov 2024

Virender Sehwag

Perth Test: Jaiswal, Rahul script this record with century stand

In a major achievement, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have scripted a new record.

Perth Test: Decoding the interesting stats from Day 1

Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India held at the Optus Stadium in Perth saw a total of 17 wickets fall.

Perth Test: Indian, Australian pacers dominate on low-scoring Day 1

Batters across both camps had a hard time on Day 1 of the opening Test between India and Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium.

KL Rahul completes 3,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Indian batter KL Rahul has completed 7,000 runs in FC cricket, including 3,000 in Tests.

22 Nov 2024

Glenn McGrath

Starc, Hazlewood become first Australian new-ball pair with this feat

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have scripted history by becoming the first Australian new-ball pair to take 400 Test wickets.

21 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara wants KL Rahul to bat at three in Perth

Cheteshwar Pujara, a linchpin of India's Test cricket team, has recommended KL Rahul as his replacement for the upcoming Perth Test.

21 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Australia vs India, 1st Test: Presenting the key player battles

The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will kick off with the opening Test match on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India's Probable XI for Perth Test against Australia

The much-awaited five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to begin on November 22 in Perth.

KL Rahul: Decoding his Test stats in SENA nations

Indian cricket team batter, KL Rahul, is likely to feature in the opening Test match versus Australia to be held at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 22.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Decoding Team India's predicted XI for Perth Test

The Indian cricket team has suffered dual blows ahead of its preparation for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Down Under.

17 Nov 2024

Rohit Sharma

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma to miss opening Test against Australia

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, will miss the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. The match will start on Friday in Perth.

17 Nov 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Devdutt Padikkal to stay in Australia as cover

Devdutt Padikkal, a part of the India A side in Australia, won't be returning home with his teammates.

17 Nov 2024

Prasidh Krishna

Team India gets big boost ahead of Perth Test: Details

Team India's star batter KL Rahul has resumed training after injuring his elbow.

15 Nov 2024

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul suffers injury scare ahead of 1st BGT Test

Team India's star batter KL Rahul sustained an injury during a match simulation against India A at the WACA in Perth.

14 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding Indian batters with most ducks in T20Is

Sanju Samson failed with the bat in the 3rd T20I of the 2024 series versus South Africa held in Centurion.

KL Rahul open for RCB comeback, captaincy not a dealbreaker

Former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul has said that he is open to returning to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the impending Indian Premier League mega auction.

13 Nov 2024

Andy Flower

Here's why KL Rahul parted ways with Lucknow Super Giants

Former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul has acknowledged team owner Sanjiv Goenka's comments after his exit from the franchise.

R Ashwin conducts mock IPL auction, 'sells' himself

Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a unique approach to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

11 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir hopeful of Rohit's availability for 1st Test against Australia

India's men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has sounded optimistic about skipper Rohit Sharma's participation in the first Test against Australia.

09 Nov 2024

David Miller

Indian batters with most runs against spin in a T20I

India's star batter Sanju Samson played a sensational knock in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.

09 Nov 2024

Sanju Samson

4 Indian batters to score multiple centuries in T20I cricket 

The dashing Sanju Samson has entered an elite list of Indian batters to have scored multiple centuries in T20 Internationals.

08 Nov 2024

Athiya Shetty

Athiya Shetty, KL Rahul announce pregnancy, baby arriving in 2025

Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty (32) and cricketer KL Rahul (32) are set to welcome their first child in 2025.

08 Nov 2024

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul's woes in red-ball cricket continue in Australia 

KL Rahul's batting woes continued in the second innings of the unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

2nd unofficial Test: Dhruv Jurel saves India-A; Australia-A on top

A magnificent knock from Dhruv Jurel saved India A from an early collapse against Australia A on Day 1 of the 2nd unofficial Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

07 Nov 2024

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Dhruv Jurel shines as KL Rahul falters for India A

India A wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel exhibited his batting skills with a fighting 80-run knock in the second unofficial Test against Australia A.

06 Nov 2024

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Rahul, Easwaran to open in India A's 2nd unofficial Test

KL Rahul will open the batting alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran in India A's second unofficial Test against Australia A, starting Thursday in Melbourne.

IPL auction: Pant, Rahul, Iyer set ₹2 crore base price

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revealed that a total of 1,574 players have registered for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.

05 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble questions India's preparation for Australia Test series

Indian cricket legend Anil Kumble has raised concerns over the national team's preparatory plans for the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia.

04 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Unofficial Test: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel to join India

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will leave for Australia before the main Indian cricket team.

01 Nov 2024

Jos Buttler

IPL 2025: Here are surprise releases ahead of mega auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have announced their list of retained players ahead of the 2025 mega auction.

Decoding list of top players released by IPL franchises

The franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) submitted their final list of retained players ahead of the October 31 deadline.

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants to retain Pooran, Mayank, Bishnoi

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will retain Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, and Ravi Bishnoi ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

LSG's KL Rahul set to enter IPL 2025 mega auction

KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) since 2022, is likely to leave the franchise, ESPNcricinfo reported on October 24.

22 Oct 2024

Mohammed Siraj

Beware left-handers! Why India added Washington Sundar to Test squad

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has explained the rationale behind Washington Sundar's inclusion in the Test squad for the impending clash against New Zealand in Pune, starting October 24.

22 Oct 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill set to return for 2nd Test against NZ

Shubman Gill, a key cog in the Indian cricket team, is fit and available for the second Test against New Zealand.

16 Oct 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble advises against Shubman Gill opening in Rohit's absence

Cricket legend Anil Kumble has advised the Indian team management not to look at Shubman Gill as an opener if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test against Australia.

11 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Who will lead Team India in 1st Test against Australia?

The Indian cricket team could be in for a leadership challenge in the upcoming 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

11 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma may miss one Test match against Australia: Report

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, might miss one of the first two Tests in the upcoming five-match series against Australia.

08 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Indian batters with 1,000+ runs in home T20Is 

After sealing the series opener in Gwalior, India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

01 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

KL Rahul reveals Rohit Sharma's inspiring message during Kanpur Test

KL Rahul has revealed how skipper Rohit Sharma's game-changing decision to go for an aggressive batting approach on Day 4, revived India's hopes of a win.