KL Rahul: A Rising Star in Indian Cricket
Early Life and Career
Birth and Early Life
KL Rahul was born on April 18, 1992, in Kannur, Kerala, India. His full name is Kannaur Lokesh Rahul, and he is a right-handed wicket-keeper and batsman.
IPL Debut and Early Success
Rahul made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2013 for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Since then, he has played for four different IPL teams, including RCB, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants.
International Career
Ranji Trophy Triple Century and Indian Call-Up
In 2014, Rahul became the first batsman from Karnataka to score a triple century in the Ranji Trophy. This achievement earned him a call-up to the Indian national team.
Century on Test Debut
Rahul made his Test debut for India in 2014 against Australia. He scored a century in his first innings, becoming the first Indian batsman to do so on Test debut since Suresh Raina in 2010.
Personal Life
Age and Nickname
As of 2024, KL Rahul is 31 years old. He is affectionately known by the nickname "KL."
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