Mon May 05 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## KL Rahul to Play Against RCB, Personal Life Highlights Revealed
**Bengaluru, April 27, 2025** – KL Rahul will be seen in action today, leading his Delhi Capitals team against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The match coincides with the release of some interesting details about the cricketer’s life.
Born on April 18, 1992, in Mangalore to parents KN Lokesh (a professor at NITK) and Rajeshwari (a professor at Mangalore University), Rahul’s journey to cricketing stardom is a compelling story. Interestingly, his father, a huge Sunil Gavaskar fan, intended to name him after Gavaskar’s son, Rohan. However, a misunderstanding led to the name “Rahul.”
Rahul’s academic achievements are equally impressive. He completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School and pursued a B.Com degree from Sri Bhagwan Mahavir Jain College. His cricketing talent shone early, beginning training at the age of 10 and playing club matches soon after. His exceptional performance earned him a spot in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup team, eventually leading him to represent India across all three formats of international cricket.
Rahul’s personal life also adds to his public profile. He married Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty in 2023, and the couple is expecting their first child soon.
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