KL Rahul with his father in a file photo; Credit:Twitter@klrahul

Who are KL Rahul’s parents? Know everything about his mother and father.

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Dhruv Patel

KL Rahul is an excellent batsman from India. Cricket fans love watching him play. He hits great shots and stays calm on the field. Hailing from Karnataka state, Rahul made his mark in domestic cricket. Then he joined India’s national team in 2014. Since then, he has done many great things in cricket. He was the first Indian to score a century in his first One Day International match. Rahul has also performed very well in the Indian Premier League.

Rahul confronted obstacles with courage, recovering from setbacks through hard work. He values close family ties, especially with parents Dr. KN Lokesh and Rajeshwari, and his elder sibling Bhavna. The talented batsman keeps inspiring young players, making India proud on cricket’s global stage.

Name	Kannaur Lokesh Rahul
DOB	18 April 1992
Position	Right-handed batsman/ Wicket-keeper
Domestic teams	Karnataka (2010-present) Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013, 2016) Sunrises Hyderabad (2014-15) Kings XI Punjab (2018-2021) Lucknow Super Giants (2022-present)
International matches	Test Matches: 50 One Day Internationals (ODIs): 75 T20 Internationals: 72
Century	Test (8/14)/ ODI (7/18)/ T20 (2/22)
Wickets	Test Wickets: – ODI Wickets: – T20I Wickets: –
Net worth	$12 million USD (around INR 101 crores)
Salary	INR 20-22 crore

Achievements

Rahul’s IPL feats are noteworthy. He and Quinton de Kock hold the record for highest opening partnership, scoring 210 runs together. Also, his 51 runs off only 14 balls against Delhi Capitals in 2018 stands as the fastest IPL fifty ever. Internationally, Rahul’s versatility shines. He was the first Indian to score an ODI debut century, against Zimbabwe. Then, he smashed a T20I century in just 46 balls, joint second-fastest at that time.

Rahul is known for his amazing performances in Test cricket. He hit fifties in seven matches one after the other, the only Indian to do this. Rahul won prizes like Cricketer of the Year in India’s Wisden book. He scored hundreds fastest in all forms, taking just twenty innings. Rahul has a special record of reaching centuries with a six in every format. He can play with skill and hit hard. He also holds a unique record. He got to a hundred by hitting a six in Tests, ODIs and T20s. This shows he can control the game with elegance and power.

Debut

He started playing for local teams in India. But he soon stood out with his amazing skills at bat. So Karnataka’s top cricket team picked Rahul to play for them. He performed extremely well, hitting many runs. This led to being called up to India’s national cricket squad. KL Rahul’s first international match was rocky. His Test debut happened in 2014, at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. But in that opening game, Rahul didn’t score many runs at all. He only managed 3 runs in his first innings, and a measly 1 run in his second! Still, Rahul proved he had grit.

In ODIs, he etched history, first Indian to score a debut century against Zimbabwe, earning him Man of the Series. His T20I entrance wasn’t smooth, but he unleashed against West Indies, blazing a 46-ball hundred, though in a defeat. Despite the ups and downs, Rahul emerged as a talent to watch, setting the stage for many more special knocks ahead.

Who are KL Rahul’s parents?

KL Rahul’s parents are Dr. KN Lokesh and Rajeshwari.

Know about KL Rahul’s mother

KL Rahul shares a strong bond with his mother, Rajeshwari, who served as a professor at Mangalore University.

Know about KL Rahul’s Father

Dr. KN Lokesh teaches Civil Engineering subjects at the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK). Prior to this, Dr. Lokesh worked as the director of NITK.

Who are KL Rahul’s siblings?

KL Rahul has an elder sister named Bhavna, who is three years older than him.