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| name = | | name = KL Rahul | ||
| image = | | image = KL Rahul at Femina Miss India 2018 Grand Finale (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = KL Rahul in | | caption = KL Rahul in 2018 | ||
| fullname = | | fullname = Kannanur 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]], | | birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India | ||
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| nickname = KL | | nickname = KL | ||
| batting = Right-handed | | batting = Right-handed | ||
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| odidebutdate = 11 June | | odidebutdate = 11 June | ||
| odidebutyear = 2016 | | odidebutyear = 2016 | ||
| lastodidate = | | lastodidate = 11 October | ||
| lastodiyear = 2023 | | lastodiyear = 2023 | ||
| lastodiagainst = | | lastodiagainst = Afghanistan | ||
| odishirt = 1 (formerly 2, 11) | | odishirt = 1 (formerly 2, 11) | ||
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| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | | column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]] | ||
| matches2 = | | matches2 = 62 | ||
| runs2 = | | runs2 = 2,388 | ||
| bat avg2 = | | bat avg2 = 49.75 | ||
| 100s/50s2 = | | 100s/50s2 = 6/16 | ||
| top score2 = 112 | | top score2 = 112 | ||
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| family = {{Marriage|[[Athiya Shetty]]|2023}} | | family = {{Marriage|[[Athiya Shetty]]|2023}} | ||
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''' | '''Kannanur 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 captain and vice-captain of the [[India national cricket team|Indian Cricket Team]]. | ||
He generally plays as an opener in ''Test'' and '' | He generally plays as an opener in ''Test'' and ''T20I'' 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. Rahul was a member of the Indian team that won the [[2018 Asia Cup|2018]] and [[2023 Asia Cup|2023]] Asia cup. | ||
He made his international debut in 2014 against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in the [[Boxing Day Test|Boxing Day Test-match]] in [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]]. Two years after his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut, Rahul made his [[One Day International|One-Day International]] Debut in 2016 against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. Later on the same tour, he made his [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] debut.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|publisher=ESPNCricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/kl-rahul-422108}}</ref> | He made his international debut in 2014 against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] in the [[Boxing Day Test|Boxing Day Test-match]] in [[Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne]]. Two years after his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut, Rahul made his [[One Day International|One-Day International]] Debut in 2016 against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]]. Later on the same tour, he made his [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] debut.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|publisher=ESPNCricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/kl-rahul-422108}}</ref> | ||
Rahul is the first Indian cricketer to score an ODI [[Century (cricket)|century]] on his debut. He is the fastest batsman to score an International century across all three formats, he took only 20 innings to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|publisher=Sportskeeda |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/kl-rahul}}</ref> | Rahul is the first and only Indian cricketer to score an ODI [[Century (cricket)|century]] on his debut. He is the fastest batsman to score an International century across all three formats, he took only 20 innings to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KL Rahul|publisher=Sportskeeda |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/kl-rahul}}</ref> | ||
==Early and personal life== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
Rahul was born on 18 April 1992 to K. N. Lokesh and Rajeshwari in [[Bangalore]]. His father Lokesh who hails from | Rahul was born on 18 April 1992 to K. N. Lokesh and Rajeshwari in [[Bangalore]]. His father Lokesh who hails from Kannanur, [[Magadi]] taluk, is a professor and former director at the [[National Institute of Technology Karnataka]] (NITK)<ref>{{Cite web|title= CV of Dr. K. N. Lokesh|url=http://civil.nitk.ac.in/sites/default/files/faculty-CV/Lokesh_CV.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512214847/http://civil.nitk.ac.in/sites/default/files/faculty-CV/Lokesh_CV.pdf|archive-date=12 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Directors {{!}} NITK Surathkal|url=https://www.nitk.ac.in/Former_Directors|access-date=26 October 2020|website=www.nitk.ac.in}}</ref> in [[Mangalore]]. His mother, Rajeshwari, is a professor at [[Mangalore University]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.india.com/sports/cricket-kl-rahul-feels-2019-suspension-changed-his-thought-process-helps-him-to-become-better-team-player-4057523/ |title= KL Rahul Feels 2019 Suspension Changed His Thought Process, Helps Him to Become Better 'Team Player' pandemic |newspaper=India.com |access-date=26 March 2021 |date=14 June 2020}}</ref> His father, Lokesh who was a fan of cricketer [[Sunil Gavaskar]], wanted to name his son after Gavaskar's son, but mistook [[Rohan Gavaskar]]'s name for Rahul.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jaishankar |first1=Vedam |title=India vs West Indies: KL Rahul's story would probably do a movie scriptwriter proud |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/india-vs-west-indies-kl-rahuls-story-would-probably-do-a-movie-scriptwriter-proud-2926970.html |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=Firstpost |date=1 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
Rahul grew up in [[Mangalore]], completing his high school at NITK English Medium School and pre-university at [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)|St. Aloysius College]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Achal |first1=Ashwin |title=K.L. Rahul: A classy talent with an aggressive streak |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kl-rahul-a-classy-talent-with-an-aggressive-streak/article27226734.ece |access-date=27 March 2021 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 May 2019}}</ref> He started cricket training at the age of 10, and, two years later, started playing matches for both Bangalore United Cricket Club and his club in Mangalore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Achal |first1=Ashwin |title=World Cup: Mangalore, Bangalore, England - the Rahul journey! |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/world-cup-k-l-rahul-player-profile-team-india-rahul-dravid-ksca-chinnaswamy-stadium/article27205940.ece |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=Sportstar |date=23 May 2019}}</ref> At age 18, he moved to [[Bangalore]] to study at [[Jain University]] and pursue his cricket career.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/boxing-day-test-who-is-kl-rahul-india-debutant-1603556.html|title=Boxing Day Test: Who is KL Rahul?|website=www.oneindia.com|date=26 December 2014|access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/lokesh-rahul-dad-gavaskar-opener-india-test-team-australia-samuel-jayaraj/20141112.htm|title=Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener|website=Rediff|access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=Steady climber Lokesh Rahul reaches the top with trip Down Under|date=11 November 2014|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/steady-climber-rahul-reaches-the-top-with-trip-down-under/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=11 November 2014}}</ref> | Rahul grew up in [[Mangalore]], completing his high school at NITK English Medium School and pre-university at [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)|St. Aloysius College]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Achal |first1=Ashwin |title=K.L. Rahul: A classy talent with an aggressive streak |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kl-rahul-a-classy-talent-with-an-aggressive-streak/article27226734.ece |access-date=27 March 2021 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 May 2019}}</ref> He started cricket training at the age of 10, and, two years later, started playing matches for both Bangalore United Cricket Club and his club in Mangalore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Achal |first1=Ashwin |title=World Cup: Mangalore, Bangalore, England - the Rahul journey! |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/world-cup-k-l-rahul-player-profile-team-india-rahul-dravid-ksca-chinnaswamy-stadium/article27205940.ece |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=Sportstar |date=23 May 2019}}</ref> At age 18, he moved to [[Bangalore]] to study at [[Jain University]] and pursue his cricket career.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/boxing-day-test-who-is-kl-rahul-india-debutant-1603556.html|title=Boxing Day Test: Who is KL Rahul?|website=www.oneindia.com|date=26 December 2014|access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/lokesh-rahul-dad-gavaskar-opener-india-test-team-australia-samuel-jayaraj/20141112.htm|title=Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener|website=Rediff|access-date=10 May 2016}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=Steady climber Lokesh Rahul reaches the top with trip Down Under|date=11 November 2014|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/steady-climber-rahul-reaches-the-top-with-trip-down-under/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=11 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
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[[File:K.L. Rahul.jpg|right|thumb|170px|K.L. Rahul amid practice session (2019)]] | [[File:K.L. Rahul.jpg|right|thumb|170px|K.L. Rahul amid practice session (2019)]] | ||
=== | ===Debut and early career (2014-2021)=== | ||
Rahul made his Test debut in the 2014 [[Boxing Day Test]] at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]. He replaced [[Rohit Sharma]] and was presented with his Test cap by [[MS Dhoni]]. He managed to score only 3 and 1 on his debut. In the next test at [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]] where he opened the innings for the first time, and made his maiden international century, scoring 110 runs. | Rahul made his Test debut in the 2014 [[Boxing Day Test]] at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]]. He replaced [[Rohit Sharma]] and was presented with his Test cap by [[MS Dhoni]]. He managed to score only 3 and 1 on his debut. In the next test at [[Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney]] where he opened the innings for the first time, and made his maiden international century, scoring 110 runs. | ||
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Rahul was selected in the squad against [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|England in the 2016-17 Test series]] but was injured while training in the nets. He was ruled out of the third test, but he made his comeback to the team in the fourth test but failed to make an impact. In the fifth and final test of the series, Rahul went on to make his fourth test ton, scoring his career-best 199 runs. | Rahul was selected in the squad against [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|England in the 2016-17 Test series]] but was injured while training in the nets. He was ruled out of the third test, but he made his comeback to the team in the fourth test but failed to make an impact. In the fifth and final test of the series, Rahul went on to make his fourth test ton, scoring his career-best 199 runs. | ||
Rahul was named in the squad to [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2016|tour Zimbabwe in 2016]]. He made his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut against [[Zimbabwe cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at [[Harare Sports Club]]. Rahul scored an unbeaten 100*(115) on debut, thus becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century on an ODI debut. He was named the man of the series.<ref name="ODI">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1007649.html |title=India tour of Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe v India at Harare, Jun 11, 2016 |access-date=11 June 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimbabwe-v-india-2016/engine/match/1007649.html|title=India 173/1 (42.3 ov, KL Rahul 100*, AT Rayudu 62*, H Masakadza 0/19) – Match over|website=Cricinfo|access-date=11 June 2016}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) debut later in the same tour. Rahul got out on a [[Golden duck (cricket)|golden duck]] on his T20I debut as India lost the first T20I against Zimbabwe.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1007655.html |title=India tour of Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe v India at Harare, Jun 18, 2016 |access-date=18 June 2016 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> Rahul was named in T20I squad for the [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2016|tour of West Indies in 2016]], where he made his first T20I century, scoring an unbeaten 110 off just 51 balls and became the first player to score a T20I century while batting at number four. However, India lost the match by just one run. | |||
Rahul was named in the squad to [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2016|tour Zimbabwe in 2016]]. He made his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut against [[Zimbabwe cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at [[Harare Sports Club]]. Rahul scored an unbeaten 100*(115) on debut, thus becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century on an ODI debut. He was | |||
In his 20th international innings, Rahul became the fastest batsman to have scored centuries in all three formats, surpassing the record of [[Ahmed Shehzad]], who took 76 innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inshorts.com/news/kl-rahul-quickest-to-score-tons-in-all-3-formats-1472353196961|title=KL Rahul quickest to score tons in all 3 formats|website=Inshorts - Stay Informed|language=en|access-date=22 March 2017}}</ref> On 3 July 2018, Rahul scored his second T20 International ton against England.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284241.html|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Batting records / Most runs in innings (by batting position)|work=Cricinfo|access-date=22 March 2017}}</ref> He is also the first Indian batsman to be dismissed hit-wicket in T20Is.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/nidahas-trophy-2018-sri-lanka-vs-india-4th-t20i-statistical-highlights/|title=Nidahas Trophy 2018, Sri Lanka vs India, 4th T20I – Statistical Highlights|work=CricTracker |date=12 March 2018|access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref> | |||
In his 20th international innings, Rahul became the fastest batsman to have scored centuries in all three formats, surpassing the record of [[Ahmed Shehzad]], who took 76 innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inshorts.com/news/kl-rahul-quickest-to-score-tons-in-all-3-formats-1472353196961|title=KL Rahul quickest to score tons in all 3 formats|website=Inshorts - Stay Informed|language=en|access-date=22 March 2017}}</ref> On 3 July 2018, Rahul | |||
On 11 January 2019, [[Hardik Pandya]] and K. L. Rahul were suspended by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) following controversial comments they made on the Indian talk show ''[[Koffee with Karan]]'' earlier in the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul suspended pending inquiry |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hardik-pandya-and-kl-rahul-suspended-pending-inquiry-1171319 |access-date=11 January 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> They were both sent home ahead of the ODI series [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|against Australia]] and the fixtures of [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2018–19|India's tour to New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/971582 |title=Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul both suspended with immediate effect |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 January 2019}}</ref> On 24 January 2019, after lifting the suspension on Pandya and Rahul, the BCCI announced that Rahul would re-join the squad for India A matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pandya to join India squad in New Zealand, Rahul to play for India A |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hardik-pandya-to-join-india-squad-in-new-zealand-kl-rahul-to-play-for-india-a-1172531 |access-date=24 January 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | On 11 January 2019, [[Hardik Pandya]] and K. L. Rahul were suspended by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) following controversial comments they made on the Indian talk show ''[[Koffee with Karan]]'' earlier in the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul suspended pending inquiry |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hardik-pandya-and-kl-rahul-suspended-pending-inquiry-1171319 |access-date=11 January 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> They were both sent home ahead of the ODI series [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|against Australia]] and the fixtures of [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2018–19|India's tour to New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/971582 |title=Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul both suspended with immediate effect |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=11 January 2019}}</ref> On 24 January 2019, after lifting the suspension on Pandya and Rahul, the BCCI announced that Rahul would re-join the squad for India A matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pandya to join India squad in New Zealand, Rahul to play for India A |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/hardik-pandya-to-join-india-squad-in-new-zealand-kl-rahul-to-play-for-india-a-1172531 |access-date=24 January 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | ||
In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#India|India's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-and-karthik-in-pant-and-rayudu-out-of-india-s-world-cup-squad-1181017 |access-date=15 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=15 April 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1179330 |title=Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar in India's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> He played at number 4 in the first two games but got back to opening the innings alongside [[Rohit Sharma]] as [[Shikhar Dhawan]] was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to injury. Overall, Rahul scored 361 runs with two fifties and one hundred in the tournament and finished as India's third-highest run scorer in the tournament after [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Virat Kohli]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul hits maiden World Cup hundred |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-world-cup-2019/story/india-vs-sri-lanka-kl-rahul-hits-maiden-world-cup-hundred-1563658-2019-07-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#India|India's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-and-karthik-in-pant-and-rayudu-out-of-india-s-world-cup-squad-1181017 |access-date=15 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1179330 |title=Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar in India's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> He played at number 4 in the first two games but got back to opening the innings alongside [[Rohit Sharma]] as [[Shikhar Dhawan]] was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to injury. Overall, Rahul scored 361 runs with two fifties and one hundred in the tournament and finished as India's third-highest run scorer in the tournament after [[Rohit Sharma]] and [[Virat Kohli]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul hits maiden World Cup hundred |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket-world-cup-2019/story/india-vs-sri-lanka-kl-rahul-hits-maiden-world-cup-hundred-1563658-2019-07-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Due to lack of form in the Test format, Rahul was dropped from the Test squad for the Home tests against South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why was K.L Rahul dropped from test squad?|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2019/09/12/Why-was-K-L-Rahul-dropped-from-Test-squad.html|access-date=25 February 2022|website=The Week}}</ref> However, he remained in the limited over sides. | Due to lack of form in the Test format, Rahul was dropped from the Test squad for the Home tests against South Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why was K.L Rahul dropped from test squad?|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2019/09/12/Why-was-K-L-Rahul-dropped-from-Test-squad.html|access-date=25 February 2022|website=The Week}}</ref> However, he remained in the limited over sides. | ||
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In India's [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2019–20|tour of New Zealand in 2019–20]], Rahul was declared man of the series in the five-match T20I series for scoring 224 runs at an average of 56. He was also the stand-in captain in the 5th T20I after [[Rohit Sharma]] suffered a hamstring injury during the 1st innings. In the ODI series against New Zealand, he scored 88* (64) in the first ODI and scored his fourth ton in ODIs, 112 (113) in the third ODI.<ref>{{cite news |title=India vs New Zealand: KL Rahul's century in vain, New Zealand sweep ODI series 3-0 |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-new-zealand/india-vs-new-zealand-kl-rahuls-century-in-vain-new-zealand-sweep-odi-series-3-0/articleshow/74080872.cms|website=The Times of India |date= 12 February 2020|language=en}}</ref> | In India's [[Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2019–20|tour of New Zealand in 2019–20]], Rahul was declared man of the series in the five-match T20I series for scoring 224 runs at an average of 56. He was also the stand-in captain in the 5th T20I after [[Rohit Sharma]] suffered a hamstring injury during the 1st innings. In the ODI series against New Zealand, he scored 88* (64) in the first ODI and scored his fourth ton in ODIs, 112 (113) in the third ODI.<ref>{{cite news |title=India vs New Zealand: KL Rahul's century in vain, New Zealand sweep ODI series 3-0 |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-new-zealand/india-vs-new-zealand-kl-rahuls-century-in-vain-new-zealand-sweep-odi-series-3-0/articleshow/74080872.cms|website=The Times of India |date= 12 February 2020|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In October 2020, Rahul was named as [[India national cricket team|India]]'s [[Vice-captain (cricket)|vice captain]] for the ODI and T20I series [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020-21|against Australia]]. Rahul had a moderate ODI and T20I series against Australia. He made 77 against Australia in the second ODI and 51 in the first T20I. India lost the ODI series 2–1 but won the T20I series by the same margin. | In October 2020, Rahul was named as [[India national cricket team|India]]'s [[Vice-captain (cricket)|vice captain]] for the ODI and T20I series [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020-21|against Australia]]. Rahul had a moderate ODI and T20I series against Australia. He made 77 against Australia in the second ODI and 51 in the first T20I. India lost the ODI series 2–1 but won the T20I series by the same margin. | ||
Rahul was included in the test squad for the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020-21#Test series|Border-Gavaskar Trophy]] but was not picked in the playing XI for the first two Tests. He injured himself during practice and was ruled out of the remaining part of the tour. | Rahul was included in the test squad for the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2020-21#Test series|Border-Gavaskar Trophy]] but was not picked in the playing XI for the first two Tests. He injured himself during practice and was ruled out of the remaining part of the tour. | ||
As a result, he also missed the [[English cricket team in India in 2020-21|home Test series against England]] in February 2021. He returned to the national side for the T20I and ODI series against England. There was a dip in his form in the T20I series. He returned to form in the ODI series scoring a match-winning 62*and was involved in a 100-run partnership with debutant Krunal Pandya who scored a fifty. He continued his form by scoring 108 runs in the second ODI and was involved in another 100-run partnership with Rishabh Pant.<ref>{{Cite news|title=KL Rahul reveals significance of his unique century celebration|url=https://crickettimes.com/2021/03/ind-vs-eng-kl-rahul-reveals-significance-of-his-unique-century-celebration/|website=CricketTimes.com|language=en-US|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref> | As a result, he also missed the [[English cricket team in India in 2020-21|home Test series against England]] in February 2021. He returned to the national side for the T20I and ODI series against England. There was a dip in his form in the T20I series. He returned to form in the ODI series scoring a match-winning 62* and was involved in a 100-run partnership with debutant Krunal Pandya who scored a fifty. He continued his form by scoring 108 runs in the second ODI and was involved in another 100-run partnership with Rishabh Pant.<ref>{{Cite news|title=KL Rahul reveals significance of his unique century celebration|url=https://crickettimes.com/2021/03/ind-vs-eng-kl-rahul-reveals-significance-of-his-unique-century-celebration/|website=CricketTimes.com|language=en-US|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
Rahul was named to India's test squad for their [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|tour of England]] in 2021. As [[Shubman Gill]] and [[Mayank Agarwal]] were injured, Rahul opened alongside teammate [[Rohit Sharma]].In the first test at Trent Bridge, Rahul scored 84 and 26. He scored 129 (250) at Lords and was awarded the man of the match in the second test. Rahul displayed excellent technical skills for batting in England, including playing the ball late and leaving the ball well. Rahul scored 315 runs in eight innings of four matches played and was the second-highest run scorer for India in the tour behind Rohit Sharma.<ref>{{Cite news|title=India's Tour of England: KL Rahul breaks records at Lord's|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/statsman-kl-rahul-breaks-records-at-lords-rohit-sharma-test-new-marks-milestones-cricket-stats/article36219228.ece|website=Sportstar the Hindu.com|language=en|access-date=31 January 2022}}</ref> | Rahul was named to India's test squad for their [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|tour of England]] in 2021. As [[Shubman Gill]] and [[Mayank Agarwal]] were injured, Rahul opened alongside teammate [[Rohit Sharma]].In the first test at Trent Bridge, Rahul scored 84 and 26. He scored 129 (250) at Lords and was awarded the man of the match in the second test. Rahul displayed excellent technical skills for batting in England, including playing the ball late and leaving the ball well. Rahul scored 315 runs in eight innings of four matches played and was the second-highest run scorer for India in the tour behind Rohit Sharma.<ref>{{Cite news|title=India's Tour of England: KL Rahul breaks records at Lord's|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/statsman-kl-rahul-breaks-records-at-lords-rohit-sharma-test-new-marks-milestones-cricket-stats/article36219228.ece|website=Sportstar the Hindu.com|language=en|access-date=31 January 2022}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Vice-captaincy (2021-present)=== | ||
In September 2021, Rahul was named to India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni named mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=8 September 2021 }}</ref> He was the highest run scorer for India in the tournament, scoring 194 runs including three consecutive fifties. He also scored the tournament's joint fastest fifty in just 18 balls against [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 November 2021|title=T20 World Cup 2021: Shoaib Malik smashes fastest 50 of tournament, Pakistan book Australia clash in SF|url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2021-shoaib-malik-smashes-fastest-50-of-tournament-pakistan-book-australia-clash-in-sf-2408657.html|access-date=12 November 2021|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=5 November 2021 |title=KL Rahul hits second fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 World Cups in Dubai blitz against Scotland|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/t20-world-cup-2021/story/kl-rahul-hits-2nd-fastest-fifty-by-an-indian-in-t20-world-cups-in-dubai-blitz-against-scotland-1873596-2021-11-05|access-date=12 November 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | |||
In September 2021, Rahul was named to India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni named mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He was the highest run scorer for India in the tournament, scoring 194 runs including three consecutive fifties. He also scored the tournament's joint fastest fifty in just 18 balls against [[Scotland cricket team|Scotland]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 November 2021|title=T20 World Cup 2021: Shoaib Malik smashes fastest 50 of tournament, Pakistan book Australia clash in SF|url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2021-shoaib-malik-smashes-fastest-50-of-tournament-pakistan-book-australia-clash-in-sf-2408657.html|access-date=12 November 2021|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=5 November 2021 |title=KL Rahul hits second fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 World Cups in Dubai blitz against Scotland|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/t20-world-cup-2021/story/kl-rahul-hits-2nd-fastest-fifty-by-an-indian-in-t20-world-cups-in-dubai-blitz-against-scotland-1873596-2021-11-05|access-date=12 November 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | |||
After Virat Kohli stepped down as Indian T20i captain, Rahul was appointed the Vice-captain of [[Indian Cricket Team]] in T20i as former Vice-captain Rohit Sharma was appointed the new Captain of T20i format. Later, Rahul was appointed ODI vice-captain as well due to the change of captaincy in the white ball format of the Indian team. | After Virat Kohli stepped down as Indian T20i captain, Rahul was appointed the Vice-captain of [[Indian Cricket Team]] in T20i as former Vice-captain Rohit Sharma was appointed the new Captain of T20i format. Later, Rahul was appointed ODI vice-captain as well due to the change of captaincy in the white ball format of the Indian team. | ||
In December 2021, Rahul was named as India's test vice-captain for the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021-22|away series against South Africa]] after India's regular vice-captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was ruled out of the series. Rahul was also named as the ODI captain for the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021-22#ODI series|One Day series]] of the same tour as India's regular ODI captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. In the first test match against South Africa in December 2021, he scored 123 in India's first innings and 23 in India's second innings. For this performance, he was awarded the Man of the Match award. | In December 2021, Rahul was named as India's test vice-captain for the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021-22|away series against South Africa]] after India's regular vice-captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was ruled out of the series. Rahul was also named as the ODI captain for the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021-22#ODI series|One Day series]] of the same tour as India's regular ODI captain [[Rohit Sharma]] was ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. In the first test match against South Africa in December 2021, he scored 123 in India's first innings and 23 in India's second innings. For this performance, he was awarded the Man of the Match award. | ||
In the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22|second test against South Africa]] in January 2022, Rahul [[List of India national cricket captains|captained India]] for the first time in test cricket and became the 34th Test captain of India. He scored a half-century on his captaincy debut. Despite his best efforts, Rahul couldn't lead the team to victory, and India lost the second Test by seven wickets. In the first ODI against South Africa, he made his debut in ODI Captaincy and became the 26th ODI captain of India. However India lost the series 3–0 to South Africa. | In the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2021–22|second test against South Africa]] in January 2022, Rahul [[List of India national cricket captains|captained India]] for the first time in test cricket and became the 34th Test captain of India. He scored a half-century on his captaincy debut. Despite his best efforts, Rahul couldn't lead the team to victory, and India lost the second Test by seven wickets. In the first ODI against South Africa, he made his debut in ODI Captaincy and became the 26th ODI captain of India. However India lost the series 3–0 to South Africa. | ||
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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> | ||
Due to poor form, in February 2023 he was removed from the Test vice-captaincy, with his spot in the team questioned.<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 }}</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}}</ref> | |||
Rahul made his return to cricket in Asia Cup 2023 against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]]. Rahul scored an unbeaten century on his return, scoring 111 off 106 balls. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-11 |title=IND vs PAK, Asia Cup: Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/asia-cup-2023-1388374/india-vs-pakistan-9th-match-super-four-1388406/full-scorecard |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=Filmy Celeb |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
Following a successful Asia Cup, Rahul was named in the squad for [[2023 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=bcci.tv - WORLD CUP 2023 squad announced |url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55556037/india-s-squad-for-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-2023-announced}}</ref> Ahead of the World Cup, Rahul was named as the captain for first two ODIs for the series against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]]. <ref>https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/india-announce-squad-for-odi-series-vs-australia/</ref> | |||
Rahul started his World Cup 2023 campaign scoring an unbeaten 97 against Australia in a tricky chase after India lost 3 wickets at the score of 2.<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-24-1367856/india-vs-australia-5th-match-1384396/full-scorecard</ref> | |||
==Indian Premier League== | ==Indian Premier League== | ||
=== | ===Debut and early seasons (2013-2017)=== | ||
Rahul made his [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) debut for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] (RCB) as a wicket-keeper batsman during the [[2013 IPL|2013 competition]]. Ahead of the [[2014 IPL]], he was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1 | Rahul made his [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) debut for [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] (RCB) as a wicket-keeper batsman during the [[2013 IPL|2013 competition]]<nowiki/>. Ahead of the [[2014 IPL]], he was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1 crore. Rahul returned to RCB ahead of the [[2016 IPL]] season. | ||
In the 2016 IPL season with [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]], Rahul finished the season as the 11th-highest run-scorer and RCB's third, with 397 runs from 14 matches. For his performances in the 2016 IPL season, he was named as wicketkeeper in the | In the 2016 IPL season with [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]], Rahul finished the season as the 11th-highest run-scorer and RCB's third, with 397 runs from 14 matches. For his performances in the 2016 IPL season, he was named as wicketkeeper in the ''[[CricInfo]]'' and ''[[Cricbuzz]]'' IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2016/content/story/1021857.html|title=Morris and Mustafizur, Krunal and Chahal in IPL XI|date=30 May 2016|website=Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/80264/indian-premier-league-2016-cricbuzzs-team-of-the-tournament|title = Indian Premier League 2016: Cricbuzz's Team of the Tournament| date=30 May 2016 }}</ref> Rahul missed the [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017 season]] due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 March 2017 |title=KL Rahul to miss IPL 2017 due to shoulder injury: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ipl-2017/kl-rahul-to-miss-ipl-2017-due-to-shoulder-injury-report/story-gq0WspIHLeZBcTsLR5wRdO.html |access-date=4 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Rahul missed the [[2017 Indian Premier League|2017 season]] due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 March 2017 |title=KL Rahul to miss IPL 2017 due to shoulder injury: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ipl-2017/kl-rahul-to-miss-ipl-2017-due-to-shoulder-injury-report/story-gq0WspIHLeZBcTsLR5wRdO.html |access-date=4 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | |||
===2018 | ===Stint with Punjab Kings (2018 - 2021)=== | ||
In the 2018 IPL Auction, he was bought by [[Kings XI Punjab]] (now [[Punjab Kings]]) for INR 11 crore, the joint-third highest price. In the team's first match of the [[2018 IPL|season]], he scored the fastest 50 in IPL history, taking 14 balls to reach the milestone and breaking the record of [[Sunil Narine]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/rcb-vs-kkr-match-after-lokesh-rahul-fastest-ipl-fifty-sunil-narine-slams-17-ball-50-in-ipl-2018-match-3/215273|title=RCB vs KKR match: After Lokesh Rahul's fastest IPL fifty, Sunil Narine slams 17-ball 50 in IPL 2018, Match 3|access-date=9 April 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/report/1136562|title=Rahul floors Daredevils with fastest ever IPL fifty|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref> | In the 2018 IPL Auction, he was bought by [[Kings XI Punjab]] (now [[Punjab Kings]]) for INR 11 crore, the joint-third highest price. In the team's first match of the [[2018 IPL|season]], he scored the fastest 50 in IPL history, taking 14 balls to reach the milestone and breaking the record of [[Sunil Narine]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ipl/article/rcb-vs-kkr-match-after-lokesh-rahul-fastest-ipl-fifty-sunil-narine-slams-17-ball-50-in-ipl-2018-match-3/215273|title=RCB vs KKR match: After Lokesh Rahul's fastest IPL fifty, Sunil Narine slams 17-ball 50 in IPL 2018, Match 3|access-date=9 April 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8048/report/1136562|title=Rahul floors Daredevils with fastest ever IPL fifty|website=ESPNcricinfo|date=8 April 2018 |access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref> | ||
KL in total scored 659 runs in the season at a strike rate of 158.41 and an average of 54.91. He finished the season as third highest run scorer | KL in total scored 659 runs in the season at a strike rate of 158.41 and an average of 54.91. He finished the season as third highest run scorer, and he was named in the ''Cricinfo'' and ''Cricbuzz'' IPL XI.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2018 |title=Vote for your IPL 2018 team of the tournament |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vote-for-your-ipl-2018-team-of-the-tournament-1148237 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/102276/cb-xi-team-of-ipl-2018|title = CB XI - team of IPL 2018| date=28 May 2018 }}</ref> | ||
Kings XI Punjab retained Rahul for the [[2019 Indian Premier League|2019 season.]] Rahul was named as vice-captain for the season. He scored his maiden IPL century, scoring 100 [[not out]] off 64 balls against [[Mumbai Indians]]. In total KL scored 593 runs in the season with average of 53.90 and strike rate of 135.38. | |||
On 19 December 2019, Rahul was announced as captain of the [[Kings XI Punjab|Punjab]] for the [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020 season]], after former captain [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] was traded to [[Delhi Capitals]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/kl-rahul-appointed-kxip-captain-for-ipl-2020/articleshow/72889119.cms|title=KL Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020|website=The Times of India|date=19 December 2019 |access-date=4 February 2020}}</ref> | On 19 December 2019, Rahul was announced as captain of the [[Kings XI Punjab|Punjab]] for the [[2020 Indian Premier League|2020 season]], after former captain [[Ravichandran Ashwin]] was traded to [[Delhi Capitals]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/kl-rahul-appointed-kxip-captain-for-ipl-2020/articleshow/72889119.cms|title=KL Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020|website=The Times of India|date=19 December 2019 |access-date=4 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
In the match against RCB on 24 September 2020, he scored an unbeaten 132* | In the match against RCB on 24 September 2020, he scored an unbeaten 132*, then the most runs scored by an Indian batsman in an IPL match.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 September 2020|title=IPL 2020 Has Its First Century And KL Rahul Is Leading KXIP From The Front|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ipl-2020-has-its-first-century-and-kl-rahul-is-leading-kxip-from-the-front-523618.html|access-date=25 September 2020|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
Rahul won the [[Orange Cap]] in IPL 2020 for scoring most runs in IPL 2020 (670 runs). He was also awarded as the Dream 11 Game changer of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|title=IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab's KL Rahul wins Orange Cap in UAE|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2020-kings-xi-punjab-s-kl-rahul-wins-orange-cap-in-uae/story-IczbFZoD78soTgsqM4asyJ.html|access-date=8 January 2021|work=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | Rahul won the [[Orange Cap]] in IPL 2020 for scoring most runs in IPL 2020 (670 runs). He was also awarded as the Dream 11 Game changer of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|title=IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab's KL Rahul wins Orange Cap in UAE|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2020-kings-xi-punjab-s-kl-rahul-wins-orange-cap-in-uae/story-IczbFZoD78soTgsqM4asyJ.html|access-date=8 January 2021|work=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
KL Rahul was retained as the captain by the [[Punjab Kings]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021 IPL]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2021|url=https://www.kxip.in/players|access-date=10 February 2021}}</ref> He scored 626 runs in [[2021 Indian Premier League|IPL 2021]], finishing as the team's highest scorer in the season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com|publisher=Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings/squad/1125/kl-rahul|access-date=23 October 2021|language=en}}</ref> | |||
KL Rahul was retained as the captain by the [[Punjab Kings]] ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021 IPL]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2021|url=https://www.kxip.in/players | |||
=== Lucknow Super Giants (2022 - Present)=== | |||
Prior to the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022]], Rahul parted ways with the [[Punjab Kings]] and was drafted by [[Lucknow Super Giants]] (LSG) as their captain for INR 17 crore, making him the joint highest paid cricketer in the IPL alongside [[Virat Kohli]]. | |||
On 16 April 2022, Rahul scored his first century for Lucknow (103* off 60) against Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/mumbai-indians-vs-lucknow-super-giants-26th-match-1304072/match-report|title=Rahul 103*, Avesh three-for headline dominant Super Giants' fourth win|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=16 April 2022 |access-date=16 April 2022}}</ref> He followed this up with another unbeaten century(103* off 62) against the same opposition eight days later. | |||
Rahul led his team to play-offs in the debut season for LSG but ended up losing to [[Royal Challengers Bangalore|Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)]] in the Eliminator. Rahul was the highest scorer for his team, scoring 616 runs with an average of 51.33 scoring 2 centuries in the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iplt20.com |url=https://www.iplt20.com/teams/lucknow-super-giants/squad-details/1125}}</ref> | |||
Rahul was retained as the captain for Lucknow Super Giants for [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023 season]]. Rahul was ruled out of the tournament mid way after sustaining an injury while fielding in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iplt20.com |url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/3941/kl-rahul-ruled-out-of-tata-ipl-2023-due-to-injury-karun-nair-to-replace-him-at-lucknow-super-giants#:~:text=KL%20Rahul%20ruled%20out%20of,him%20at%20Lucknow%20Super%20Giants}}</ref> | |||
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