Take names of the most stylish and elegant batsmen in cricket and few Indians will omit KL Rahul from their list. The man from Bangalore is an epitome of class and languid ability and has been a consistent presence with his profile rapidly growing within the Indian cricket team as well as in the IPL over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Off-the-field, he is a symbol of the modern Indian cricketer. The full sleeve tattoos, perfectly-shaped beard and the almost stenciled hair that seems untouched even while facing the best bowlers on the planet add to his persona and mark him as one of the most recognizable personalities in Indian cricket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
KL RAHUL FACTFILE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And the 32-year-old\u2019s batting is just a reflection of his personality, relaxed, refined and rarely fazed. As a result, Rahul\u2019s popularity has made him not just sought-after as a cricketer but also a commercial figure. Over his career, Rahul has also involved himself in activities off-the-pitch which have boosted his profile, commercial viability and added more charisma to his on-field heroics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, the Bengaluru man is among the highest earning and richest Indian cricketers with a net worth of more than \u20b9100 crore<\/strong>. So let\u2019s take a look at how the 32-year-old has built his financial wealth and commercial profile. But first, some number crunching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Making your test debut at the age of 22 against the mighty Australian team at the Sydney Cricket Ground can be a daunting prospect for anyone. But Rahul proved his mettle by notching a century in only his second test match in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He then followed it up by becoming the first and only Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut in 2016. <\/strong>That same year, <\/strong>Rahul became only the third Indian player (after Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma) to score a hundred in all three formats of the game <\/strong>when he scored a blistering 110* against the West Indies<\/strong>, marking himself as one for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since then, Rahul has been a key cog in India\u2019s wheel with his ability to play in a multitude of batting positions and slot in as a wicketkeeper making him a vital option. Rahul is also one of a handful of batsmen who have the capability to dictate the tempo of an innings with his all-round game capable of gritty batting and expansive aggression. Add to it his captaincy credentials for the Indian team and in the IPL and Rahul\u2019s utility increases manifold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite a few injuries, Rahul has featured consistently, playing more than 50 games across all formats for India and notching up 17 centuries in international cricket (behind only Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the current Indian setup) <\/strong>showcasing his longevity, versatility and consistency at the top level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul\u2019s IPL stats adds even more gloss to his career. The Karnataka batsman evolved into one of the league\u2019s best players during his time at his home team of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (reaching a final in 2016) before moving to the Punjab Kings and then the Lucknow Super Giants where his captaincy and consistency with the bat touched new heights, with Rahul winning the Orange Cap (awarded to the batsman with the most runs in a season) in 2020 before leading the Super Giants to the playoffs in their first two seasons in existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still 32 and with a few years left in him, expect Rahul\u2019s numbers and feats on a cricket pitch to only reach new heights in the coming years, with his IPL feats and his importance to the Indian team not set to diminish any time soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n His importance for franchise and country has also drawn him into the big money league as Rahul is one of the top earners in Indian cricket, with his earnings only increasing each year like his impressive numbers on the cricket field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n KL Rahul\u2019s all-round ability makes him an important part of the Indian team\u2019s plans and therefore he is one of the highest earners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul has an A-grade contract with the BCCI which pays him an annual salary of \u20b95 crore per year<\/strong> along with a match fee of \u20b915 lakh per Test, \u20b96 lakh per ODI and \u20b93 lakh per T20I.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul though makes the majority of his on-field earnings from his IPL contract. The Lucknow Super Giants captain is among the highest earners in the cash-rich league, being paid \u20b917 crore<\/strong> for his services. As a result, his cumulative salary comes to \u20b922-23 crore<\/strong> for his on-field efforts. But Rahul\u2019s not done with only with his on-field efforts but is also an active presence off it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n KL Rahul is also an active presence in endorsements with the 32-year-old adding more to a growing list of brand associations in his portfolio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The LSG skipper endorses brands such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n Puma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gully <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cure.fit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Zenovit <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NUMI <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boat <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BharatPe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Realme <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beardo <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red Bull<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reserve Bank of India<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is reported that Rahul charges more than \u20b910 la<\/strong>kh for each endorsement with the value of his endorsements set to increase in the coming years. With Rahul\u2019s personality and his marketability increasing consistently, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman is set to add more endorsements and investments to the list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n KL Rahul got married to actress, influencer and model Athiya Shetty, the daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in a private ceremony in 2023. The duo were in a courtship for four years before deciding to make their union permanent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul came from a family of academics and therefore recollects in zest how his mother still isn\u2019t satisfied with his academic credentials despite becoming one of the most popular names in Indian cricket. He also told in an interview that his father named him Rahul, thinking that it was the name of the son of his favourite cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (turned out to be Rohan Gavaskar, professors have their off days too). <\/p>\n\n\n\n His high profile marriage to Athiya added to his viability with the duo appearing in plenty of endorsement comemricals later, but is just a part of his overall prominence in pop culture. The Indian batsman has garnered a sizeable social media presence across all major platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram – 20.4 million followers <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Twitter\/X – 8.7 million followers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook – 10 million followers <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The cricketer also has a pet dog named Simba<\/a>, a Chowchow, and his love for his cute furball knows no bounds. So much so that Simba has his own Instagram account<\/a>, amassing more than 14,000 followers. In 2016-17, Rahul used to post pictures and reels of his pet in its element showcasing the deep love and bonding between the man and man\u2019s best friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul has not only showcased his quality with the bat and gloves or in a shooting spot, but he\u2019s also invested in living a good life. He has invested in plush properties in his hometown of Bengaluru and Goa. It is reported that Rahul\u2019s luxurious apartment in Bengaluru costs nearly \u20b965 lacs<\/strong>, while he purchased a sprawling 7,000 sq. ft. villa, named Villa Milana<\/strong>, in Goa. He was also gifted a \u20b950 crore<\/strong>-worth luxury apartment in Mumbai by Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, upon his marriage to his daughter, Athiya Shetty in 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many of his cricketing peers, a key part of Rahul\u2019s novelty collections is his enviable range of cars. The 32-year-old showcases a rich taste for the throttle and his love for luxury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the major cars that Rahul owns include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 32-year old\u2019s appetite was further satiated as he was gifted a BMW car worth \u20b92.17 crore <\/strong>by fellow teammate Virat Kohli and a \u20b91.64 crore<\/strong>-worth Audi car by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for his marriage to Athiya while also receiving a brand new Kawasaki Ninja sports bike (that costs \u20b980 lakh<\/strong>) by former teammate MS Dhoni.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rahul is also a connoisseur when it comes to watches, owning some sparking timepieces in his collection. A look at the enviable collection of the 32-year-old shows his refined taste in luxury and elegance making him a horologist\u2019s delight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the pieces mentioned above do not come in retail pieces which shows how much of a collector KL Rahul is. Like the gifts mentioned above, he was further gifted a luxurious Chopard watch (a Swiss luxury brand) worth \u20b930 lacs<\/strong> by Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff for his marriage. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Take names of the most stylish and elegant batsmen in cricket and few Indians will omit KL Rahul from their list. 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Format <\/strong><\/td> Matches <\/strong><\/td> Innings<\/strong><\/td> Runs <\/strong><\/td> Avg<\/strong><\/td> 50s<\/strong><\/td> 100s<\/strong><\/td> Highest<\/strong><\/td> Catches<\/strong><\/td> Stumpings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Test <\/strong><\/td> 50<\/td> 86<\/td> 2,863<\/td> 34.08<\/td> 14<\/td> 8<\/td> 199<\/td> 62<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> ODI <\/strong><\/td> 75<\/td> 70<\/td> 2,820<\/td> 50.36<\/td> 18<\/td> 7<\/td> 112<\/td> 62<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr> T20I<\/strong><\/td> 72<\/td> 68<\/td> 2,265<\/td> 37.75<\/td> 22<\/td> 2<\/td> 110*<\/td> 23<\/td> 1<\/td><\/tr> IPL <\/strong><\/td> 132<\/td> 123<\/td> 4,683<\/td> 45.47<\/td> 37<\/td> 4<\/td> 132*<\/td> 76<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr> FC <\/strong><\/td> 93<\/td> 158<\/td> 6,760<\/td> 44.18<\/td> 32<\/td> 18<\/td> 337<\/td> 102<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> List A <\/strong><\/td> 127<\/td> 122<\/td> 4,830<\/td> 46.89<\/td> 31<\/td> 11<\/td> 131<\/td> 100<\/td> 9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n DRAWING THE BIG BUCKS: KL RAHUL\u2019S SALARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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FAMILY, SOCIAL MEDIA AND POPULARITY <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: HOUSES, CARS AND OTHER COLLECTIONS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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