KL Rahul Profile: Age, Date of Birth and Career Info

KL Rahul Personal Life

Family & Early Life

Kannaur Lokesh Rahul was born on 18th April 1992 to K.N. Lokesh and Rajeswari in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He comes from a well-educated family; his father is a professor and former director at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) while his mother is a professor at Mangalore University. He also has a sister named KL Bhavana. Rahul grew up in Mangalore and started cricket training from the age of 10.

KL Rahulʼs Education Qualification & Early Influences

Rahul was schooled at NITK English Medium School in Surathkal. For his PUC (pre-university course), he attended St. Aloysius College in Mangalore. When he was 18, he moved to Bengaluru to be enrolled at Jain University and also to continue his cricket career. He has a well-educated background, and he managed both his academics and cricket quite well. After joining the cricket training from age 10, he started playing matches for the Bangalore United Cricket Club and his club in Mangalore at age 12. He also played for his university in the Red Bull Campus Cricket in 2011-12.

KL Rahulʼs Relationships, Marriage & Children

KL Rahul married Athiya Shetty on 23rd January 2023. Athiya is the daughter of the famous Indian actor, Sunil Shetty. She herself is an actress, and the couple dated for more than three years before finally tying the knot. They welcomed their first child, daughter Evaarah Vipula Rahul, on 24th March 2025. The news was shared by the couple over social media.

Residence & Lifestylea

Rahul and Athiya own a magnificent 4 BHK apartment in Mumbai’s Carter Road area. The apartment features spectacular views of the Arabian Sea, minimalist decor, a spacious balcony, and muted colors. Rahul also owns a lovely Rs 65 lakh apartment in the Binny Crescent complex, located in Benson Town, Bangalore. It features modern designs, neutral color tones, wooden accents, and a personal gym on the balcony. He also owns the Villa Milana in Goa, his holiday home, which is inspired by Portuguese architecture.

KL Rahul is an aficionado of luxury performance cars, and his expansive collection speaks for itself. He is the proud owner of the Lamborghini Huracan, Audi R8, Aston Martin DB11, Range Rover Velar, BMW 5-series, and the Mercedes-AMG C43. Other than cars, he is also a connoisseur of luxury timepieces. His collection includes Rolex Day-Date, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Talking about investments, Rahul has his toes dipped in multiple startups and ventures, including the likes of Metaman, Flam, XYXX, Boldfit, HyugaLife, 4CAST, and Fundfina. When it comes to brand collaborations, he is associated with well-renowned brands such as Puma, Red Bull, SG, Tata Nexon, Police, and Paul & Shark, among others. His influence and endorsements are on the rise, and we can definitely expect to see his face being used more often in future brand campaigns.

Passions & Hobbies

KL Rahul is a passionate football follower, besides cricket. He is an ardent supporter of the Premier League club, Arsenal. Along with fellow cricketer Umesh Yadav, Rahul visited Arsenal’s home stadium, the Emirates, to watch a league match against West Ham United. He has posted the same on social media sporting a Gooner jersey. He also enjoys playing FIFA (now EA FC). Besides football, he is also a basketball fan, citing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James as his idols.

Rahul is best friends with his Chow Chow, a dog named Simba. He often posts about Simba, and their relationship is certainly an admirable one. He also loves listening to music to help him relax and wind down before a match. He is also into tattoos, but they are not just random, as each one tells a story. His Instagram posts will convince you that he is into good photography and aesthetic shots, mostly of himself. And, he is also a certified fitness freak, living a healthy life, eating a healthy diet, and doing fitness drills whenever he gets the chance.

Rahul is also a philanthropist. Athiya and he co-organized the “Cricket for a Cause” initiative. It was a charity auction that successfully raised Rs 1.93 crore to aid the Vipla Foundation’s special needs school in Mumbai, where children with hearing impairments and intellectual disabilities study. He also donated to advocate for a student’s education in Bagalkot, Karnataka.

Social Media & Public Image

Instagram: @klrahul

Twitter/X: @klrahul

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klrahul/,

He has collaborated with multiple brands. The most notable one is with Puma, with whom he collaborated to co-create the “PUMA X 1DER” line of clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories. He has also been a prominent endorser of SG, boAt, Cure.fit, and Boldfit. In the world of fashion, he has partnered with Paul & Shark, Hublot, Police, and Gully, among others. In October 2021, he also became the face of Realme and its smartphone lineups. He has also participated with other brands in a variety of categories.

Beginning of KL Rahulʼs Cricket Career

Domestic & IPL Debut

Rahul debuted for Karnataka in first-class cricket in the 2010-11 season. He was also a part of the 2010 Under-19 World Cup. He performed consistently and even scored a double-century in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season. His experience in first-class cricket set him up for his venture into the senior team.

The Indian cricketer made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013, where he served as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1 crore in 2014, where he stayed till the end of the 2015 season. He returned to RCB once again in 2016. In 2017, he missed the IPL season due to an injury. Upon his return, he was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 11 crore, and he stayed there from 2018 till 2021, captaining the team since 2020. He then shifted to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 17 crore as a captain, and then joined Delhi Capitals in the latest 2025 season of IPL.

International Debut

Rahul made his international Test debut for the national team in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia (26th December, 2014). Although his first match wasn’t impressive, he amassed a century in his second Test match ever, making a clear statement after scoring 110. His first ODI match was against Zimbabwe on June 11, 2016,, where he scored a spectacular century, thereby becoming the only Indian player to score a century on his ODI debut. He got his T20I debut just a week later on June 18, 2016 against the same opposition.

KL Rahulʼs Batting Style & Skillset

Technique & Strengths

Rahul is an excellent right-handed batsman who can adapt to all formats of the game. He maintains a good balance and head position against front foot pace. Against spinners, he is known to select his shots wisely, often displaying commendable footwork. He is also quite good on his front-foot. His technique is gifted, for he is able to play a wide variety of shots ranging from cover drives, backfoot punches, flicks, sweeps, reverse sweeps, among others. He can chase effectively and can deliver under pressure. He is quite proficient in rotating strikes and stays calm under pressure.

KL Rahulʼs Career Records & Statistics

IPL & Franchise Career Highlights

Key Milestones

KL Rahul has tasted immense success in the Indian Premier League. He holds the record for the fastest 50 ever in IPL history - off just 14 balls! He scored a consistent 500+ runs in 5 consecutive seasons (2018-2022). He also scored the most runs in his first 100 IPL innings (4,163 runs) - more than any other player. He holds the record for the most 50s in a season (2022) for LSG. As of now, he has scored 40 half-centuries and 5 centuries in the league. He also captained Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants and led the Super Giants to the playoffs in his first season as a captain. He was acquired by LSG in 2022 for Rs 17 crore - a record auction price in IPL history at the time.

Injuries, Comebacks & Load Management

Rahul has had his fair share of injuries and setbacks throughout his career,, and he is more injury-prone than he would like to be. He was ruled out of the entirety of the 2017 IPL season after suffering from a shoulder injury for which he had to undergo surgery. He suffered from a total of six injuries between 2021-2024. He was ruled out of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a wrist strain. After that, he suffered multiple setbacks which put him out of action for both the national team and IPL alike.

Rahul prefers to take his time to recover rather than rushing it. He does functional training, mobility drills, yoga, and pilates as his rehabilitation routine. Post his thigh injury in 2023, which caused him to miss IPL, he trained at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He returned in the 2023 Asia Cup, where he scored a century against Pakistan in the Super 4. He smartly manages himself so that he doesn’t exert more strain than his body can handle. While he is not the fittest cricketer out there, his comebacks are commendable.

KL Rahulʼs Net Worth & Earnings

Rahul is estimated to have a net worth of Rs 101 crore (around $12 million). He is the holder of a BCCI Grade A contract, which bags him Rs 5 crore every year. His total IPL earnings till date are estimated to be around Rs 113.10 crore. He was the most expensive player back in 2022 worth Rs 17 crore. He was bought by Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season for Rs 14 crore. His major brand endorsements net him quite a hefty amount, and it is an approximation that he has earned upwards of Rs 50 crore from his brand collaborations. He charges an estimated Rs 50 lakh per endorsement. Besides these, his luxury residences and automobile collections add to his inflated net worth.

KL Rahulʼs Awards & Honors

Trivia & Fun Facts About KL Rahul

Rahul holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degree from Jain University in Bengaluru.

He is a massive hip-hop fan, listening to Drake, Travis Scott and also Divine.

He regularly features in GQ’s Best Dressed Men lists and is known for his outlandish fashion sense and style.

He is one of the few Indian cricketers to have scored a century in all formats of the game.

He holds the record for the most consecutive fifties in T20Is for India (six).

He holds the record for the fastest 50 ever in IPL history off 14 balls.