KL Rahul (Kannanur Lokesh Rahul), born on 18 April, 1992, is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his exceptional skills. As a right-handed wicketkeeper – batsman. He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket and leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the thrilling Indian Premier League.
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Personal Information
Full Name | Kannanur Lokesh Rahul |
Date of Birth | 18 April, 1992 |
Age | 31 years |
Place of Birth | Bangalore, India |
Nickname | KL |
Batting | Right – Handed |
Role | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
Jersey No. | 1 |
Spouse | Athiya Shetty |
Nationality | Indian |
Team Information
Team | Years |
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Karnataka | 2010 – present |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2013, 2016 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2014 – 2015 |
Punjab Kings | 2018 – 2021 |
Lucknow Super Giants | 2022 – present |
Early & Personal Life
- Rahul was born in Bangalore as K.N. It happened in the house of Lokesh and Rajeshwari. His father, Lokesh, originally from Cannanore, served as a professor and former director at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in Mangalore. His mother Rajeshwari is a professor at Mangalore University. Lokesh, a fan of cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, wanted to name his son after Gavaskar’s son, but unknowingly he mistook Rohan Gavaskar’s name for Rahul. Rahul’s native language is Kannada.
- Raised in Mangalore, Rahul attended NITK English Medium School for his high school education and completed his pre – university studies at St. Aloysius College. His cricket journey started at the age of 10 when he started training. By the age of 12, he actively participated in the matches of both Bangalore United Cricket Club and his local club in Mangalore. At the age of 18, he moved to Bangalore to pursue higher education at Jain University to pursue his growing cricket career.
- On 23 January, 2023, Rahul tied the knot with his long-time partner, Indian actress Athiya Shetty, who is the daughter of famous actor Sunil Shetty.
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FAQs
Who is the wife of Rahul?
Athiya Shetty
Age of the Rahul?
31 years
What is the full name of KL Rahul?
Kannur Lokesh Rahul
Networth of KL Rahul?
Around ₹101 crores