He is currently India's first choice wicket-keeper batsman in T20I cricket. Having lost his Test spot last year, Rahul has managed to turn the tables and is now a part of Team India's batting line-up.
1. He is the youngest player to score a century in all three formats
In a short span of time, KL Rahul has become one of the youngest players to score a century in all three formats. He smashed an unbeaten 110 runs off 51 balls in a T20I against West Indies at Central Broward Regional Park on Saturday, becoming the fastest player to do so in international cricket.
The 24-year-old is a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman for Karnataka at the domestic level. He plays as an opener in Tests and T20Is.
He was a part of Indias squad that toured Zimbabwe in 2016, and he became the first Indian batsman to score a century on debut. He also made his Twenty20 international debut in the same series.
Rahul was a part of the Indian team that played in the 2019 World Cup and scored his second and first ODI centuries against Sri Lanka. He was also promoted to open the innings after Shikhar Dhawan was injured and smashed 112 against New Zealand in the third ODI.
2. He is the first player to score a century in all three formats
A tall and elegant right-hand batsman, KL Rahul is a reputed player in the Indian cricket league. He currently plays for the India national cricket team and Karnataka in the domestic circuit.
He is the only player to have scored a century in all three formats ODI, Test and T20 Internationals. He is the first player from the country to have achieved this feat.
During his career, he has appeared in 322 games across all three formats of the game. He is a consistent middle order batsman and has the ability to hit a few crucial runs in a match.
He is a leading candidate for the Indian cricket teams captaincy and has been an excellent leader over the years. He has a very high strike rate and is known for his elegance with the bat.
3. He is the first player to score a century in all three formats of the game
KL Rahul is one of the few players who can play and make an impact in all three formats. He was a part of Karnataka's Ranji Trophy winning team in the 2013-14 season, and is considered to be one of the most talented openers in Indias next generation.
He scored his first century in ODI cricket on debut in 2016 against Zimbabwe. He followed it up with a century in his first T20I match against West Indies, making him the first Indian player to score centuries in all three formats of the game.
As of March 2023, Rahul has made 14 international centuries - seven in Test cricket, five in ODIs and two in T20Is. He is the only player in the world to have achieved this feat.
4. He is the first player to score a century in all three formats of the game
One of the best batsmen in India, KL Rahul is a right-handed opening hitter who has an ability to keep wickets. He plays as an opener in the Test and T20 formats of the game, and also plays in the middle order in ODIs.
He is the first player to score a century in all three formats of the game and the fastest cricketer to do so. He has taken 20 innings to hit the milestone and is the only batsman to reach 100 in all formats of the game with a six.
After being expelled from the Indian team in 2014, Rahul took it upon himself to improve his technique and mentality. He focused on his training and making sure he was ready for the next tournament. He was determined to get back on track and become a top player in international and domestic cricket.
