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KL Rahul: News

One of the few cricketers who can play and make an impact in all three formats of the game, KL Rahul is one of the many talented players Karnataka has given the Indian team. Rahul made his first-class debut in the 2010-11 Ranji Trophy season. It was, however, in the 2013-2014 season that he began to create noise. In the Duleep Trophy the following season, he scored hundreds in both innings against Central Zone, and that paved the way for his Test entry. Rahul made his Test debut in 2014 against Australia. He scored a century in the next, Sydney Test after playing in his favored position—opener. His ODI debut came in 2016 against Zimbabwe. He scored 100* and became the first Indian to score a century on his ODI debut. Rahul scored a century in his fourth T20I match and became the fastest player to score a century in all three formats of the game. A classy batsman who has the right temperament to adapt to various situations in a Test match and T20I match alike, Rahul became a mainstay at the top of the order in all three formats.

05 Dec 2025
Dale Steyn

'Had he batted higher..': Steyn's massive praise for KL Rahul

South African cricket legend Dale Steyn has praised Indian batsman KL Rahul for his recent performances in ODIs.

2nd ODI: South Africa complete mammoth 359-run chase against India

The South African cricket team beat India in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series in Raipur on Wednesday.

KL Rahul smashes his 20th ODI half-century: Key stats

KL Rahul once again led India from the front, this time in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.

India lose 20th successive toss (ODIs); SA elect to field  

Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium is set to host the 2nd ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa.

2nd ODI Preview: Can South Africa bounce back against India? 

The second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3.

India down South Africa in high-scoring Ranchi ODI: Key stats

Team India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, beating South Africa in the 1st clash held at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, on Sunday.

30 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul smashes his 19th half-century in ODIs: Key stats

Indian cricket team batter KL Rahul recorded a 60-run knock in the 1st ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.

Ranchi ODI: SA elect to field; Jaiswal, Gaikwad included

India and South Africa are squaring off in the opener of their three-match ODI series at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex.

29 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul admits Indian batters struggle against spin, seeks guidance

KL Rahul, leading the Indian cricket team in the absence of Shubman Gill for the ODI series against South Africa, has admitted that his side's batters have struggled to tackle spin bowling.

29 Nov 2025
Temba Bavuma

1st ODI Preview: Can India conquer white-ball leg against SA? 

India and South Africa are all set to clash in the opener of their three-match ODI series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday.

29 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul averages 26.71 vs South Africa in ODIs: Stats

KL Rahul will lead Team India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.

29 Nov 2025
Keshav Maharaj

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Dissecting the key player battles 

Team India and South Africa are all set to clash in a three-match ODI series, starting November 30 in Ranchi.

Key players to watch out for in IND-SA ODI series 

Team India is gearing up for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting on November 30 in Ranchi.

Guwahati Test: South Africa claim massive 314-run lead against India

South Africa have further tightened their grip on the 2nd and final Test against India at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

24 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

'Very ordinary batting': Ravi Shastri slams Team India 

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the team's batting performance on Day 3 of their ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati.

24 Nov 2025
Keshav Maharaj

From 95/1 to 122/7: India's stunning collapse against South Africa

India's promising start on the third day of the second Test against South Africa quickly turned into a nightmare.

23 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

How KL Rahul has fared as India's ODI captain: Stats

Star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30.

23 Nov 2025
Shubman Gill

KL Rahul to lead India in SA ODIs: Full squad

In a major development, KL Rahul has been named India's stand-in captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30.

23 Nov 2025
Rishabh Pant

KL Rahul to lead India in SA ODIs: Report

KL Rahul is all set to return as India's ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, according to PTI.

Kolkata Test: South Africa stun India in low-scoring thriller   

In an absolute low-scoring thriller, South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens to go 1-0 up in the two-match affair.

Kolkata Test: Jadeja's spell puts India on cusp of win

A magical spell from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has seemingly put India on the verge of a massive win in the ongoing Test series opener against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

KL Rahul completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats 

Star Indian opener KL Rahul has achieved a significant milestone by completing 4,000 runs in Test cricket.

14 Nov 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Kolkata Test, Day 1: Bumrah's fifer puts India on command

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered an exceptional performance on the first day of the opening Test match against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

14 Nov 2025
Aiden Markram

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of 1st India Test: Details here

South Africa's key pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the first Test against India due to an injury.

KL Rahul averages 43.38 in home Test matches: Key stats

KL Rahul will be aiming to make his bat do the talking when India and South Africa meet each other in the upcoming 2-match Test series.

India vs South Africa, Kolkata Test: Decoding key player battles

The India vs South Africa first Test match starts from November 14 onward at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India face South Africa in Kolkata Test: Preview and stats

The upcoming Test series between India and South Africa marks a significant challenge for the reigning ICC World Test Championship winners.

India vs South Africa, Tests: Players to watch out for

India and South Africa are set to face each other in a two-match Test series.

09 Nov 2025
Abhishek Sharma

Who is fastest Indian to complete 1,000 T20I runs? 

India's explosive left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has become the fastest batter to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals by balls faced (among full-member team players).

07 Nov 2025
Prasidh Krishna

2nd unofficial Test: India A lead by 112 runs

India A ended Day 2 of the 2nd unofficial Test against South Africa A with a healthy lead of 112 runs in Bengaluru.

03 Nov 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 trades: Rahul to KKR, Sundar to CSK unlikely

The much-discussed potential trades of all-rounder Indian Washington Sundar to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and batter KL Rahul to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are unlikely to go through.

24 Oct 2025
Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill joins this unwanted list of Indian captains (ODIs) 

Young Indian opener Shubman Gill has become the sixth Indian captain to lose his first two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as skipper, according to Cricbuzz.

21 Oct 2025
Glenn McGrath

'Versatile player': Glenn McGrath on KL Rahul's batting adaptability

Australian legend Glenn McGrath has praised India's KL Rahul for his remarkable adaptability in the batting order.

21 Oct 2025
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant to lead India A against South Africa A

Rishabh Pant is set to make his competitive cricket comeback as the captain of the India A team.

19 Oct 2025
India vs Australia Cricket

Australia set 131-run target by India in rain-affected Perth ODI

The first ODI between Australia and India at Perth's Optus Stadium was marred by rain interruptions, reducing it to a 26-over-a-side affair.

14 Oct 2025
India vs West Indies

KL Rahul slams series-clinching half-century against WI in Delhi: Stats

India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the 2nd and final Test in Delhi to win the series 2-0.

14 Oct 2025
India vs West Indies

India win Delhi Test, rout West Indies 2-0: Key stats 

India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the 2nd and final Test in Delhi to win the series 2-0.

04 Oct 2025
India vs West Indies

1st Test: Dominant India thrash sorry West Indies in Ahmedabad 

In an absolutely one-sided affair, India thrashed West Indies in the opening Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

03 Oct 2025
India vs West Indies

1st Test: India dominate Day 2 proceedings against West Indies

The Indian cricket team ended Day 2 on a strong note against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

03 Oct 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul becomes fourth Indian opener with 10 Test tons

Veteran Indian opener KL Rahul scored his 11th Test century on Day 2 of the opening Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

03 Oct 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul hammers his second Test hundred vs WI: Stats 

Star Indian opener KL Rahul has brought up his 11th century in Test cricket.

02 Oct 2025
Mohammed Siraj

Ahmedabad Test: All-round India dominate WI on Day 1 

Team India was all over West Indies on the opening day of the first Test match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

26 Sep 2025
Dhruv Chand Jurel

Dhruv Jurel shines in India A's record FC win: Details 

India A secured a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia A in the second unofficial Test match in Lucknow.

26 Sep 2025
Sai Sudharsan

India A register record FC chase against Australia A: Stats

India A made history by successfully chasing down a daunting target of 412 runs set by Australia A in the second unofficial Test.

26 Sep 2025
Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan gets to his eighth FC hundred: Details 

Sai Sudharsan scored a patient century to keep India A in the hunt for a daunting 412-run target against Australia A in the second unofficial Test in Lucknow.

26 Sep 2025
Sai Sudharsan

KL Rahul shines vs Australia A, slams 22nd FC hundred 

KL Rahul, the seasoned Indian opener, scored a brilliant century for India A in the second unofficial Test against Australia A.

25 Sep 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul retires hurt on 74 against AUS-A: Details here

India opener KL Rahul retired hurt on Day 3 of the 2nd Unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow.

25 Sep 2025
India vs West Indies

Jasprit Bumrah to play West Indies Tests: BCCI announces squad

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to feature in the impending two-match Test series against West Indies at home, starting October 2.

07 Sep 2025
Karun Nair

Will Karun Nair play another Test for Team India? 

Karun Nair's absence from the recently announced India A squad for two unofficial four-day matches against Australia A has raised eyebrows.

26 Aug 2025
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul set to take Yo-Yo Test: Report

India's incumbent ODI captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul are set to take the Yo-Yo Test in the last week of August.

15 Aug 2025
Independence Day

Independence Day special: 5 active Indian cricketers with government jobs 

Indian cricket has come a long way in the 78 years since independence, with a series of historic moments that have shaped the sport's legacy in the country.

08 Aug 2025
India vs England Cricket

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025: Decoding the Test series in stats

The recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a five-match Test series between India and England, ended in a stalemate with both teams winning two matches each.

04 Aug 2025
Mohammed Siraj

'He is here to stay': KL Rahul hails Shubman Gill 

India's star batter KL Rahul has lauded Shubman Gill for his leadership skills after the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, which India won by six runs.

03 Aug 2025
Indian Cricket Team

No break! How KL Rahul prepared for England challenge post-IPL

KL Rahul's relentless preparation for the England tour after the grueling IPL 2025 season has been lauded by Abhishek Nayar, India's former assistant coach.

03 Aug 2025
Indian Cricket Team

These Indians recorded 500-plus runs in 2025 England Test series

Team India scripted history by hitting a staggering 470 boundaries, including 422 fours and 48 sixes, in the five-match Test series against hosts England.

03 Aug 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Team India's batting heroics vs England set new Test records 

The Indian cricket team has entered the record books by hitting a staggering 470 boundaries, including 422 fours and 48 sixes, in their ongoing five-match series against England.

02 Aug 2025
Sunil Gavaskar

KL Rahul vs Sunil Gavaskar: Comparing stats in England (Tests)

KL Rahul's sensational run in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has finally come to an end.

02 Aug 2025
Sunil Gavaskar

KL Rahul clocked these stunning numbers in 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Though KL Rahul made his bat talk in the ongoing five-Test series against England, he suffered twin failures in the final game at The Oval.

02 Aug 2025
Ben Duckett

15 wickets fall on Day 2 in England-India Oval Test

A solid day of Test cricket graced fans at The Oval. 15 wickets fell on Day 2 with the 5th Test between England and India well poised.

01 Aug 2025
India vs England Cricket

KL Rahul suffers twin failures versus England at The Oval

Indian batter KL Rahul fell on the cheap once again in his side's 2nd innings versus England at The Oval.

01 Aug 2025
Chris Woakes

Will Chris Woakes feature in remainder of Oval Test? 

England's fast-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes suffered a shoulder injury during the opening day of the fifth and final Test match against India at The Oval.

01 Aug 2025
India vs England Cricket

Team India manages 204/6 on Day 1 at The Oval

India scored 204/6 on Day 1 of the 5th Test versus England at The Oval.