Kananur Lokesh Rahul popularly known as KL Rahul is an Indian Cricketer who plays for Karnataka domestic cricket and is the captain of IPL team Punjab Kings. He is a wicket keeper and plays right handedly. KL Rahul made his International debut in the year 2014 and scored a maiden test century in his test match.
Biography / Wiki :-
| Real Name | Kannur Lokesh Rahul |
| Nickname | KL Rahul |
| Known Name | KL Rahul |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1992 |
| Age | 31 years ( as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Current Residence | Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman and Wicket-keeper) |
| Martial Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/ Affairs | Elixir Nahar (Model) Sonam Bajwa (Actress) Athiya Shetty (Actress) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Education, Family , Ethnicity :-
| School Name | NITK English Medium School, Surathkal |
| College / University | Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bengaluru |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
| Ethnicity | Lingayat |
| Father Name | KN Lokesh (Dean) |
| Mother Name | Rajeshwari (History Professor) |
| Brother Name | None |
| Sister Name | Bhavna (Younger) |
| Spouse / Wife Name | None |
| Childrens ( Kids) Name | None |
KL Rahul was born to Rajeshwari and KN Lokesh on 18th April in Bangalore, Karnataka. His father was a professor and dean at NITK (National Institute of Technology Karnataka) in Mangalore. His mother Rajeshwari is also a professor at Mangalore University. KL Rahul was born to a middle class family and always wanted to have a career in sports. KL Rahul started his rigorous practice for cricket and started playing under 14 and under 16 for Karnataka team.
Cricket:-
| International Debut | Test- 26 December 2014 against Australia at Melbourne ODI- 11 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare T20- 18 June 2016 against Zimbabwe at Harare |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | Samuel Jayaraj, GK Anil Kumar, Somsekhar Shiraguppi, Devdas Nayak |
| Jersey Number | 1, 11 (India) 1, 11 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team | Bangalore Brigadiers (Urban), Karnataka, Karnataka State Cricket Association Colts XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, South Zone, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Favourite Shot | On drive |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
| Net Worth | Not Known |
| Monthly Salary / Income | Retainer Fee- ₹3 crore Test Fee- ₹15 lakh ODI Fee- ₹6 lakh T20 Fee- ₹3 lakh IPL 11- ₹11 crore |
| House Address | Not Known |
| Cars | Mercedes AMG C 43 |
Favourites :-
| Favorite Food | Sushi, Bhindi curry |
| Favorite Actor | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Favorite Actress | Aishwarya Rai , Shraddha Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Scarlett Johansson |
| Favorite Color | Black, White |
| Favorite Hobbies | Tattooing, Playing (tennis, football), Listening to music , Playing on PlayStation |
| Favorite Cricketer | Batsman- Rahul Dravid, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli Bowler- Dale Steyn, Mitchell Starc |
| Favorite Destination | Greece, Spain |
| Favorite Music | Linkin Park, Coldplay, The Script |
| Favorite Book | Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic |
Figure Measurements ,Chest Size ,Height & Weight :-
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 11 inches |
| Meters – 1.80 m | |
| Centimeters – 180 cm | |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 75 Kg |
| Figure Measurements | Chest Size – 40 Inches |
| Waist Size – 30 Inches | |
| Bicep Size – 14 Inches | |
| Figure Measurements – 40-30-14 |
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