Happy Birthday KL Rahul: The Versatile ‘Mr. Fix-It’ of Indian Cricket Turns 33

Rohan | Apr 21, 2025, 11:46 IST

Right-hand batsman and wicket keeper KL Rahul has shouldered Team Indian every time it has fallen into trouble. The Karnataka boy has performed at almost every position - From opener to finisher. The calm-minded batters, considered one of the most versatile cricketers in the world, has been serving the country for the past 11 years. Todays let's just take a moment to together appreciate and applaud the unwavering efforts on the Klassy Rahul's on his special day.

Kannaur Lokesh Rahul, an Indian international cricketer who plays for the India team, turned 33 today. The veteran from Bengaluru, Karnataka based domestic player is among one of the finest batsmen India has ever produced. Rahul, who has been serving his country for 11 long years, made his first international appearance on the boxing day test match in 2016 against Australia.

A glimpse of excellence

Tiny eyes that saw a million dreams were set to achieve several milestones with his batting brilliance. As young Rahul made an announcement of his entrance into the cricketing world with a blistering knock of 100 off 115, his intent to rule the game was clear as he struck a fearless six that clattered over rope to register his maiden century. Rahul roared loudly with his bat, etching his name in the history books by smashing an unbeaten century to become first Indian to score a century on their ODI debut.

KL Rahul has a solid record in all three formats of international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). The brilliance of the batsman can be assumed from the incredible stats which speaks for themselves, as the right-handed batsman has amassed - 3257 runs in 58 matches, averaging 33.57 in Tests. In ODIs, he has 3043 runs in 85 matches, averaging 37.75. In T20Is, he has 2265 runs in 72 matches, averaging 37.75. Runs.

Mr Fix-it of India

Rahul is considered as one of the most versatile cricketers in the world. His adaptability across batting positions has been a significant asset for the Indian cricket team, allowing flexibility in team composition and strategy in both Test and ODI formats.

‘KL Rahul is like Mr. Fix It for India’ Mitchell Starc said, ‘He has opened the batting when asked to, batted at Number 6, kept wickets, fielded, batted in middle order — he has done just about everything, he has played vital roles, excited to play alongside him,” Australian speedster Starc further added on the Fanatics TV YouTube channel.

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