Rahul, who boasts two centuries in English conditions, remains one of India's most experienced batters in the absence of Rohit and Kohli
India A began their first tour match today in Canterbury, while a full-strength Indian squad is slated to play an intra-squad game in Beckenham on June 13.
Agarkar, during the press conference, said that they cannot pick 500 players in the squad, so some names are bound to miss out.
KL also completed a significant milestone during his knock as the batter pipped Indian star batter Virat Kohli to become the third fastest player to reach 8000 runs in T20s, doing so in just 224 inns.
As KL batted on against the GT bowlers at home, he became the fastest Indian batter to score 8000 runs in T20s, taking just 224 innings to achieve the feat.
KL Rahul, who is from Karnataka, scripted the chase for DC vs RCB in their first clash of the season in Bengaluru
Rahul coldly brushed past LSg owner Sanjiv Goenka and his son Shashwat, refusing to engage in any conversation after the match.
Opener Abishek Porel and KL Rahul struck half centuries and shared a 69-run partnership as Delhi Capitals thrashed Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Chasing 160 for victory, Porel scored 51 off 36 balls, while in-form Rahul struck an unbeaten 57 (42 balls) to make it a one-sided contest, as DC completed the task in 17.5 overs. Skipper Axar Patel made 34 not out off 20 balls. Rahul also completed 5,000 runs in IPL on way to his half-century. Earlier, DC bowlers, especially Mukesh Kumar (4/33) and Mitchell Starc (1/25), restricted LSG to 159/6. LSG opener Aiden Markram scored 52 and Mitchell Marsh too made a quick 45 but DC pacers used clever variations to restrict the host to a below-par total. Brief scores: Lucknow Super Giants 159 for 6 in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 52, Mitchell Marsh 45, Ayush Badoni 36; Mukesh Kumar 4/33). Delhi Capitals: 161 for 2 in 17.5 overs (Abishek Porel 51, KL Rahul 57 not out, Axar Patel 34 not out; A
KL Rahul rescued DC from a tough spot vs RCB at Chinnaswamy Stadium to keep their undefeated run in IPL 2025 alive
Marcus Stoinis, who was part of LSG till IPL 2024, will be taking the field today for PBKS after joining them during the IPL 2025 mega auctions
As soon as the announcement of Rahul and Athiya's childbirth was made, congratulatory messages poured in from fans, fellow celebrities and friends
Delhi Capitals bought KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. KL was not the part of the playing 11 for DC's IPL 2025 opening match against LSG
Despite limited IPL captaincy experience, he has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year, showcasing his leadership credentials on multiple fronts.
KL Rahul's journey continues to inspire, and with his new venture into Delhi Capitals, cricket fans can expect even more brilliance on the field from the dynamic cricketer.
Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner, who played a key role for his team with nine wickets, was named the captain of the team
Delhi Capitals will begin their preparations with a short training and simulation camp in Delhi before heading to Visakhapatnam for their first two matches
Given their current position, Rahul mentioned that he hadn't really thought about it when asked if the team was in a content or comfortable state.
Rishabh Pant will get his chance, but at the moment, it is KL who has done well, and we cannot play two wicketkeeper-batters, says India head coach Gautam Gambhir
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear that KL Rahul is team's first-choice wicketkeeper going into the Champions Trophy and the flamboyant Rishabh Pant is not being considered as an option in the playing eleven in the immediate future. Among all the players that were chosen for the England ODIs, only Pant wasn't given a start by the head coach as all the others got at least one game if not three. Rahul, who initially batted at No. 6 in the first two games, didn't look comfortable and fared far better at the familiar No. 5 position with a useful 40 off 29 balls in India's one-sided 142-run victory in the third ODI here. "Ultimately, it is very difficult to talk about individuals. But all I can say is that if he is part of the squad, when time comes, he might get an opportunity. But at the moment, obviously, KL is the No 1 wicketkeeper and he has delivered for us," Gambhir told media persons at the series-ending press conference. "When you've got two wicket keepers in the .
IND vs ENG Playing 11: India made three changes in their Playing 11.