K L Rahul - Cricketer, Wife, Father, IPL, Retirement And More

K L Rahul, full name Kannur Lokesh Rahul, is a prominent Indian cricketer born on April 18, 1992. He plays for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and has achieved multiple international centuries. Married to actress Athiya Shetty, he has a net worth of ₹101 crores and is known for his stylish batting and trendy hairstyles. Keep reading for details

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Biography

In all formats of cricket K L Rahul was born to serve as the vice-captain of the Indian squad. KL Rahul's full name is Kannur Lokesh Rahul. He participates in domestic cricket for Karnataka. He now serves as the captain of the Indian Premier League's Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul led India for the first time in a test match against South Africa in January 2022 becoming the nation's 34th Test captain. As of 2022 K. L. Rahul's age is 29 years.

In his second Test game after making his international debut in 2014 Rahul recorded his first Test century. He was the third Indian cricketer to reach the century mark in all three international cricket formats and the first Indian to do so in a men's one-day international.

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K L Rahul Age

K L Rahul was born on 18 April 1992. K L Rahul's age is 32 years as of 2024. K L Rahul's birth place is Bangalore. K L Rahul's zodiac sign is Aries.

Family

KN Lokesh and Rajeshwari are K L Rahul's parents. K L Rahul's father's name is Dr. K.N. Lokesh a professor and former director of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in Mangalore was born in the Magadi taluk community of Kananur.  Professor Rajeshwari his mother teaches at Mangalore University. Sunil Gavaskar enthusiast Lokesh wanted to name his baby after the cricketer but he thought Rohan Gavaskar's name was Rahul. K L Rahul also has a sister named Bhawna.

Education

Rahul was raised in Mangalore and attended St. Aloysius College for his pre-university studies before NITK English Medium School for his high school education. At the age of 10 he began his cricket training. Two years later he began competing for both his club in Mangalore and Bangalore United Cricket Club. 

Girlfriends and Relationship

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor

The most well-known Bollywood movies starring Akansha Ranjan Kapoor are Wedding Pullav and Batti Gul Meter Chalu. The rumor that Rahul was seeing Akansha last year immediately caught people's attention. The two lovers kept their romance a secret and avoided discussing it in the public. Unfortunately their romance quickly came to an end but they kept in touch as friends. Because Akansha is a member of Athiya Shetty's female gang the two can still be seen in images together on Instagram

Sonam Bajwa

Sonam Bajwa a diva in the Punjabi film business once harbored feelings for KL Rahul. When they sent each other flirtatious messages on social media rumors about their romance began to spread.The Indian cricketer made sure that Sonam noticed him with a cute reaction when she captioned one of her photographs Watching sunset and thinking about you. He's just a call away Sonam KL Rahul said. After then the two began to be associated with one another and it was thought that a relationship was developing between them.To the dismay of their innumerable supporters things did not turn out as planned and they decided not to carry on with their relationship.

Sonal Chauhan

Sonal Chauhan a lovely actress had a link to cricket ever since her 2008 mega-successful Bollywood film Jannat. Sonal is a huge cricket fan in real life as well and enjoys watching the game whenever team India competes. Intriguingly during India's tour of England in 2018 one of her tweets drew the attention of many and it was speculated that she has a soft spot for KL Rahul. When Rahul was having trouble scoring runs during the Test series Sonal tweeted Happy to watch @klrahul11 playing. He is too gifted to be ignored for very long.

They appeared to be involved in something and might even be each other's potential love interests. As expected media outlets went over and beyond to show that Rahul is dating Sonal which turned into a hot page 3 story. However when Sonal herself denied dating the Indian cricketer in one of the interviews many people's hearts were broken.

Nidhi Aggarwal

It is well-known that KL Rahul and actress and model Nidhi Aggarwal are dating. The rumor that Nidhi isn't single first surfaced when she made her debut in the Hindi film industry with Munna Micheal. Many rumors said Nidhi was dating none other than KL Rahul. Even dinner was seen between the two at a well-known Mumbai café. Nidhi even made a special appearance while Rahul was a guest on one of the programs. Additionally the actress recorded a unique video message for Rahul. When rumors of their connection began to circulate widely Rahul himself came forward to deny any romantic ties between him and Nidhi and put a stop to the rumors.

K L Rahul Marriage

Suniel Shetty's daughter, Athiya Shetty, married Indian cricketer KL Rahul on January 23, 2023, at the actor's bungalow in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. Their official wedding photos looked like they were straight out of a fairytale and were adored by fans. Since then, the couple has been happily enjoying married life, frequently sharing romantic moments that set hearts aflutter. The venue was decked in elaborate decorations, seen via social media, despite a phone-free, intimate gathering of 100 guests. Their South Indian-style wedding occurred at the lavish 'Jahan' bungalow, with pre-wedding decorations also spotted at Rahul's residence. The event promised exclusivity with close friends and celebrities, planning a post-IPL reception due to Rahul's cricket commitments.

Career

Early Cricket Career

In the 2010–11 cricket season Rahul made his Karnataka first-class debut. He competed for his nation and scored a total of 143 runs at the 2010 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup during the same season. In 2013 he made his Indian Premier League debut with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was the second-highest scorer in the domestic 2013–14 season with 1 033 first-class runs. Rahul hit 185 off 233 balls in the first innings and 130 of 152 in the second while representing South Zone versus Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy final for the 2014–15 season. 

He was chosen for the Indian Test squad for the Australian tour after winning the game's player of the match award. Rahul became Karnataka's first triple-centurion upon his return from the Test series batting 337 against Uttar Pradesh. He went on to hit 188 against Tamil Nadu in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy final and he concluded the campaign with a 93.11 season average across the nine games he played.

Test debut and the start of test career

In the 2014 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Rahul made his Test debut. He took the position of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni gave him his Test cap. In the first innings he batted at number six and scored three runs; in the second he batted at number three and scored just one run but he still kept his spot for the following Test at Sydney where he began the innings with Murali Vijay and scored 110 runs his first international hundred.

Debut for ODI and T20I

In 2016 Rahul was selected for the team that will travel to Zimbabwe. He played his first One Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club where he hit an undefeated 100*(115). He therefore became the first player from India to score a century in an ODI in a Debut match. On his first ODI he was named the series' man of the match. Later on in the same tour he made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut as well.

World Cup Debut

He was included in India's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in April 2019. He batted at number four in the first two games but Shikhar Dhawan's injury forced him to return to starting the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. Rahul made 57 runs and contributed to a 136 run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma in the world cup's opening match against Pakistan. KL hit 112 runs in the last league match against Sri Lanka marking his first World Cup hundred for India.

Vice Captaincy and Captaincy

K L Rahul was chosen to serve as India's deputy captain for the ODI and T20I series against Australia in October 2020. KL was named the Vice-Captain of the Indian Cricket Team in T20i after Virat Kohli resigned as the team's T20i leader with former Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma being named the new T20i format captain. Due to the Indian team's change in captaincy in the white ball format KL was later selected as the vice-captain for ODIs as well.
Rahul led India for the first time in a test match against South Africa in January 2022 becoming the nation's 34th Test captain. On his leadership debut he scored fifty. He made his ODI captaincy debut in the first ODI against South Africa becoming India's 26th ODI captain.

K L Rahul IPL career

In the 2013 season Rahul made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut as a wicket-keeper batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He was purchased by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for INR 11 crore the joint-third highest price during the 2018 IPL Auction. He broke Sunil Narine's record and got the fastest 50 in IPL history in the team's opening game of the season with just 14 balls.

KL finished the season with a total of 659 runs scored with a strike rate of 158.41 and an average of 54.91. He ended the 2018 IPL season as the third-highest run-scorer. He received recognition for his IPL 2018 efforts in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL.

He achieved his first IPL century in 2019 reaching 100 not out from 64 against Mumbai Indians after making scores of 90+ three times in 2018. KL scored 593 runs in total during the season averaging 53.90 and having a 135.38 strike rate. After David Warner he ended the season with the second-most runs scored (692 runs). He was included in the Cricinfo IPL XI due to his IPL 2019 performances.

In the 14 games he participated in the 2020 IPL season he scored 670 runs. In addition to his unbroken 132 versus RCB he also scored five fifty-sixes and one hundred with an average of 55.83. Rahul received the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 for scoring the most runs (670 runs). Additionally he received the Dream 11 Game Changer of the Season award.

Rahul left the Punjab Kings before the IPL 2022 campaign and was selected as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 17Cr making him the joint-highest paid cricketer in the Indian Premier League with Virat Kohli. Rahul became the first and only player to achieve a century in one's 100th IPL match on April 16 2022 against the Mumbai Indians scoring his first century for Lucknow (103* off 60). Eight days later against the same opposition he scored another undefeated century (103* off 62).

T20 World Cup 2022

In September 2022 T20 World Cup squad was announced. KL Rahul is a part of the team along with Rohit Sharma (c) Virat Kohli   Suryakumar Yadav Deepak Hooda Rishabh Pant (wk) Dinesh Karthik (wk) Hardik Pandya R Ashwin Yuzvendra Chahal Axar Patel Jasprit Bumrah Bhuvneshwar Kumar Harshal Patel Arshdeep Singh. Standby players are  Mohammad Shami Shreyas Iyer Ravi Bishnoi Deepak Chahar

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Controversies

K L Rahul and Hardik Pandya On Koffee With Karan

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took disciplinary action against cricketers Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul, suspending them on January 11 due to inappropriate comments made during their appearance on the television show "Koffee with Karan." Their comments stirred controversy and led to their suspension ahead of the ODI series in Australia and consequent matches in New Zealand. However, by January 24, 2019, the BCCI lifted their suspensions, and Rahul rejoined the Indian cricket team.

Since the episode aired, there's been much social media debate over the remarks made by Pandya and Rahul. One particular moment involved Rahul recounting an experience when his mother found a condom. His father, after an initial reprimand, later discreetly offered his support for Rahul's decision to practice safe sex.

Another episode highlight featured a discussion on potential distractions caused by cheerleaders at cricket matches. When asked, Rahul humorously commented on Hardik's familiarity with the cheerleaders, implying that Hardik had been involved with many of them.

Additionally, the duo discussed their dating escapades. Pandya admitted to sending the same flattering text to multiple women, to which Rahul responded with a jest, recounting how he received screenshots from different people advising Pandya to vary his messages. Pandya shrugged off the need for uniqueness, citing identical feelings for the recipients of his texts.

K L Rahul Retirement

A fake post suggesting that cricketer KL Rahul announced his retirement went viral, stemming from an Instagram story. However, this claim has been identified as untrue. KL Rahul recently sparked considerable speculation on social media following a post on Instagram stating, "I have an announcement to make, stay tuned..." This led to widespread rumors that he might retire from international cricket, especially since he lost his place in India's T20 team. However, the speculation was put to rest with Rahul's subsequent Instagram post, revealing that the announcement was about an auction organized by him and his wife, Athiya Shetty. The auction aimed to support special children, featuring items like jerseys and cricket bats from Rahul's present and former teammates. The effort was a success, raising Rs 1.93 crores.

LSG Captaincy Controversy With Sanjay Goenka

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The controversy between Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and team captain KL Rahul erupted following LSG’s crushing 10-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The incident drew major public attention when footage surfaced showing Goenka openly expressing his frustration in Rahul’s presence. This highly visible and tense interaction, with Goenka appearing visibly upset, ignited discussions about professionalism and the best ways to deliver criticism in sports management.

Many critics felt that Goenka’s approach crossed the lines of respectful communication, especially given Rahul’s standing as a prominent Indian cricketer. This raised concerns about the intense pressure placed on players and the critical role of team owners in fostering a supportive atmosphere. The viral footage and ensuing public debate have spotlighted deeper tensions within cricket governance, particularly regarding the influence high-profile team owners exert on team dynamics.

Net Worth

KL Rahul, one of the most stylish batsmen in modern cricket, has an estimated net worth of INR 101 crores in 2024. Rahul earns an annual income of approximately INR 20-22 crores from his contributions to the Indian cricket team across all formats, along with his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Based on the latest BCCI contracts for 2023-24, Rahul was upgraded from a Grade B contract of INR 3 crores per annum to a Grade A contract worth INR 5 crores per annum. As of February 2024, Rahul holds a Grade A spot in the BCCI's annual contract retainer list.

Through this contract, Rahul receives INR 5 crores annually for his services to Indian cricket. Additionally, he earns INR 15 lakhs, 6 lakhs, and 3 lakhs for each Test, ODI, and T20I match he plays, respectively. In the IPL, Rahul was one of the marquee players selected by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 17 crores ahead of the 2022 mega auction and was retained at the same amount for the 2023 season.

Since his IPL debut in 2013, Rahul has accumulated earnings of INR 82.1 crores from the league. Beyond cricket, he endorses numerous brands, including BharatPe, Boat, Realme, Puma, Tata Nexon, Beardo, Zenovit, Cure.fit, Red Bull, Gully, Reserve Bank of India, and NUMI.

Rahul charges INR 10 lakhs per ad shoot and owns a luxurious apartment in Bangalore valued at around INR 65 lakhs. He also possesses a lavish 7,000 sq ft villa, Villa Milana, in Goa.

His impressive car collection includes a Lamborghini Huracan Spyder, Audi R8, BMW 5 Series, Range Rover Velar, Mercedes C43, and Aston Martin DB11.

Awards

• K L Rahul was selected as the wicketkeeper in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI for his efforts during the 2016 IPL season. With a maximum score of 68* KL Rahul scored 397 runs.

• KL Rahul was purchased by Kings XI Punjab (formerly Punjab Kings) for INR 11 crore in the 2018 IPL Auction which was joint-third most.

• In the sixth Wisden India Almanack published in 2018 KL Rahul received the Cricketer of the Year honor.

• KL Rahul was included in the Cricinfo and Cricbuzz IPL XI for his performances throughout the 2018 IPL season. KL Rahul scored 659 runs at an average of 54.91 during the 2018 IPL.

• In IPL 2020 Rahul received the Orange Cap for amassing the most runs.

Records

• K L Rahul top run scorer since his debut placing fourth (T20Is)

• K L Rahul has the joint-most T20I hundreds in a run chase.

• K L Rahul is the only Indian to reach 100 in an ODI on debut and the third Indian to do it across all international formats

• K L Rahul is the Indian batsman with the second-fastest fifty in the T20 World Cup

• K L Rahul is the Indian batsman with the second-fastest century in the T20 World Cup

• K L Rahul is the only batsman in all formats to reach 100 runs with a six.

• It's interesting to note that in T20Is K L Rahul is the only Indian hitter to get out hit-wicket.

• In T20Is K L Rahul was the first player (110* vs. WI) to score a hundred while batting at number four or lower.

• In all of international cricket K L Rahul is the batsman who reaches the century mark the quickest (20 innings).

3 Interesting Facts about K L Rahul

• Rahul Dravid a famous athlete is admired and idolized by KL Rahul. He gets along well with the legend as well.

• On his body KL Rahul has a total of seven tattoos. He acknowledges that he has a tattoo addiction and intends to acquire more in the future.

• K L Rahul is famous for his hairstyles like sleek undercut, the fade, the braid, or the messy textured crop

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