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{{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 1992)}} | {{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 1992)}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
| name = KL Rahul | | name = KL Rahul | ||
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| fullname = Kananur Lokesh Rahul | | fullname = Kananur Lokesh Rahul | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|04|18|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|04|18|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India | | birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] | ||
| height = 184 cm | | height = 184 cm | ||
| nickname = KL | | nickname = KL | ||
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| odidebutdate = 11 June | | odidebutdate = 11 June | ||
| odidebutyear = 2016 | | odidebutyear = 2016 | ||
| lastodidate = | | lastodidate = 10 September | ||
| lastodiyear = 2023 | | lastodiyear = 2023 | ||
| lastodiagainst = | | lastodiagainst = Pakistan | ||
| odishirt = 1 (formerly 2, 11) | | odishirt = 1 (formerly 2, 11) | ||
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'''Kananur Lokesh Rahul''' (born 18 April 1992) is an Indian [[Cricket|international cricketer]] who plays as a right-handed [[Wicketkeeper|Wicketkeeper-Batsman]] for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] at the domestic level and is the captain for [[Lucknow Super Giants]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. He is a former vice-captain of the [[Indian Cricket Team]]. | '''Kananur Lokesh Rahul''' (born 18 April 1992) is an Indian [[Cricket|international cricketer]] who plays as a right-handed [[Wicketkeeper|Wicketkeeper-Batsman]] for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] at the domestic level and is the captain for [[Lucknow Super Giants]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. He is a former vice-captain of the [[Indian Cricket Team]]. | ||
He generally plays as an opener in ''Test'' and ''T20'' game formats and plays in the middle order in the ''ODIs''. Rahul is regular [[Wicket-keeper|wicketkeeper]] in the shorter formats of the game at the international level as well at domestic level. He's also one of the more prominent members in leading the discussion around the theory of strike rates being overrated in T20s. | He generally plays as an opener in ''Test'' and ''T20'' game formats and plays in the middle order in the ''ODIs''. Rahul is regular [[Wicket-keeper|wicketkeeper]] in the shorter formats of the game at the international level as well at domestic level. He's also one of the more prominent members in leading the discussion around the theory of strike rates being overrated in T20s. | ||
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Rahul was the stand-in captain for the team during the last match played by team India in the [[2022 Asia Cup]] against [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Is Rohit Sharma Not Leading India vs Afghanistan? Stand-In Skipper KL Rahul Answers {{!}} Cricket News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/asia-cup-2022/why-is-rohit-sharma-not-leading-india-vs-afghanistan-stand-in-skipper-kl-rahul-answers-3327760 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=NDTVSports.com |language=en}}</ref> | Rahul was the stand-in captain for the team during the last match played by team India in the [[2022 Asia Cup]] against [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Is Rohit Sharma Not Leading India vs Afghanistan? Stand-In Skipper KL Rahul Answers {{!}} Cricket News |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/asia-cup-2022/why-is-rohit-sharma-not-leading-india-vs-afghanistan-stand-in-skipper-kl-rahul-answers-3327760 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=NDTVSports.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Since his last 100 against South Africa in 2021, Rahul failed to score big runs due to this in February 2023 BCCI sacked him from Test vice-captaincy, many former cricketers and fans questioned his spot in the team and heavily criticized.<ref>{{Cite web |title= KL Rahul saga: After Venkatesh Prasad, another ex-India bowler criticizes former vice-captain for poor form|date=22 February 2023 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-saga-after-venkatesh-prasad-another-ex-india-bowler-criticizes-former-vice-captain-for-poor-form-article-98151818 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/buzz/kl-rahul-brutally-trolled-for-his-selection-in-indian-team-in-parody-clip-7147651.html|title=KL Rahul Brutally Trolled For His Selection In Indian Team In Parody Clip|date=23 February 2023|publisher=News18|url-status=live}}</ref> | Since his last 100 against South Africa in 2021, Rahul failed to score big runs due to this in February 2023 BCCI sacked him from Test vice-captaincy, many former cricketers and fans questioned his spot in the team and heavily criticized.<ref>{{Cite web |title= KL Rahul saga: After Venkatesh Prasad, another ex-India bowler criticizes former vice-captain for poor form|date=22 February 2023 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-saga-after-venkatesh-prasad-another-ex-india-bowler-criticizes-former-vice-captain-for-poor-form-article-98151818 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/buzz/kl-rahul-brutally-trolled-for-his-selection-in-indian-team-in-parody-clip-7147651.html|title=KL Rahul Brutally Trolled For His Selection In Indian Team In Parody Clip|date=23 February 2023|publisher=News18|url-status=live}}</ref>KL Rahul's Journey to Recovery: A Rollercoaster Ride of Physical and Mental Challenges, from Initial Setbacks to Surgical Surprises, Rahul's Determination and Medical Team's Support Proved Vital in His Successful Cricket Comeback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=kumar |first=Anil |date=10.09.2023 |title=KL Rahul: Conquering Mental and Physical Challenges |url=https://bhojpurijagat.in/kl-rahul-conquering-mental-physical-challenges/ |access-date=10.09.2023 |website=Bhojpurijagat.in}}</ref> | ||
==Indian Premier League== | ==Indian Premier League== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{cricinfo|id=422108}} | * {{cricinfo|id=422108}} | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052942/http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Lokesh-Rahul/48900.html Lokesh Rahul] at Wisden India | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052942/http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Lokesh-Rahul/48900.html Lokesh Rahul] at Wisden India | ||
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{{Lucknow Super Giants squad}} | {{Lucknow Super Giants squad}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rahul, KL}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Rahul, KL}} |