Born on April 18, 1992, in Mangalore, Karnataka, he initially played as a middle-order batsman.
Rahul made his debut for the Indian national team in Test cricket against Australia in December 2014.
He is known for his versatility in batting and has also kept wickets for the Indian team in various formats.
KL Rahul achieved his first Test century against Australia in the Sydney Test of 2015.
In 2018, he became the first Indian to score a century on One Day International (ODI) debut.
Rahul is a stylish and technically sound batsman, often praised for his elegant strokeplay.
Rahul is a stylish and technically sound batsman, often praised for his elegant strokeplay.
He has been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has played for teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab.
KL Rahul became the captain of the Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) in the IPL in 2020.
1. Apart from cricket, he has been actively involved in various social causes and charity work.