KL Rahul

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KL Rahul Biography

There are similarities between Kannaur Lokesh Rahul and his namesake Rahul Dravid: both are technically sound, solid top-order batsmen from Karnataka, capable of playing long innings, and adept at keeping wickets in a crunch. In his short First-Class career, Rahul has already established himself as a big-innings player, averaging well over 50.

Having impressed at the Under-19 level for India, Rahul was further rewarded for his consistency for Karnataka with a slot in India's Test team in Australia, 2014-15.

Playing the third Test at MCG Rahul was guilty of playing three uncharacteristically rash shots across two innings, batting at Nos. 6 and 3. He was dropped once and dismissed early twice. Thankfully, the selectors persisted with him: opening batting in the next Test at SCG, Rahul responded with 110.

Despite his immense promise Rahul has shown a worrying tendency to get out early. This is evidenced by the fact that he scored two centuries in his first five Tests, but got to double figures only once apart from those innings.

Also an excellent close-in fielder and more than handy wicketkeeper, Rahul is definitely a long-term prospect for India if he can sort out his inconsistencies.

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KL Rahul Batting & Fielding Averages

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KL Rahul Bowling Averages

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News ON KL Rahul

India vs England, 1st Test: What should India’s top order be for Edgbaston?

Dhawan’s place appears set to go to Rahul, who made 58 and 36 not out while batting at No 6 and as opener in India's three-day tour ...

Sourav Ganguly wants Murali Vijay, KL Rahul to open for India vs England at Edgbaston

Sourav Ganguly cited Shikhar Dhawan's woeful performances in Australia, South Africa, and England as the reason.

India vs England: KL Rahul can play anywhere in top four, says Ravi Shastri

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Trust Ishant Sharma to bowl his heart out: Ravi Shastri

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India vs England 2018: What did Virat Kohli’s India gain from drawn Essex tour match?

Will Umesh Yadav get the nod ahead of Mohammed Shami? Has Kuldeep Yadav done enough to get picked? What's ailing Shikhar Dhawan?

India vs Essex practice match: KL Rahul flourishes as rain forces early draw

Even though the match was destined for a draw, rain in the final session of India's only practice match against Essex ahead of the ...

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England vs India, 1st Test: Five questions for Virat Kohli’s No 1 ranked India at Edgbaston

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India vs England ODI series: KL Rahul’s best chance to grab ODI spot

KL Rahul's ascent began from IPL, where he amassed 659 runs, striking at 158 and making 6 fifties, the first of which was the ...

India vs Ireland 2nd T20I: Statistical preview

355.6 strike rate for Hardik Pandya for his 9-ball 32 not out, 3rd-highest for anyone for a score of 30 or more.

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IPL 2018, Kings XI Punjab, Team Review: So near yet so far…

The signs were there for KXIP to see— first IPL title— but were not to be.

KL Rahul: From ‘next Rahul Dravid’ to the fastest fifty

Rahul stroked a 14-ball 23 and batted with same class, orthodoxy but found the ropes at will…

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