KL Rahul has come under scrutiny following his unimpressive knocks in IPL 2023, more so for not showing intent and playing at a strike rate, which is questionable for an opener in this format.

IPL 2023: After Venkatesh Prasad, another ex-seamer bashes KL Rahul for not showing intent, praises Rahane

Gujarat Giants snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat as they beat Lucknow Super Giants by five runs in a thriller. Chasing a target of 136, LSG were in control most of the time but choked in the end with four wickets coming off the last over including skipper KL Rahul who scored 68 off 61.

IPL 2023: Rahul's 68 in vain as Mohit Sharma's final over heroics helps GT beat LSG by seven runs in thriller

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul created history during the match against Gujarat Titans as he became the fastest Indian to score 7,000 T20 runs. Rahul went past former India skipper Virat Kohli to reach the milestone and to be the third fastest overall in the world to touch the 7K mark.

IPL 2023: LSG's KL Rahul becomes fastest Indian to reach THIS milestone, beats Virat Kohli to it

Two batters, KL Rahul and Riyan Parag, have been heavily criticised for their unimpactful approach during the low-scoring tie in Jaipur on Wednesday night. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has come down hard on both for not showing the right intent, which eventually changed the course of the result.

IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri unhappy with KL Rahul, Riyan Parag's approach following low-scoring tie in Jaipur

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by ten runs in match 26 of IPL 2023 on Wednesday (April 19). Put into bat, LSG were slow in their approach, on a tricky two-paced wicket, to post 154 for 7 but restricted the home side for 144 for 6 to emerge on top at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

IPL 2023: KL Rahul seems to be under pressure, never used to play like this, says former India pacer

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul finally managed to shake off a slow start to IPL 2023 as he scored his first half-century of the season. Rahul, who had managed just 81 runs i four games before the match against Punjab Kings on Saturday, scored 74 off 56 balls.

IPL 2023: LSG skipper KL Rahul breaks two records with his 74 off 56 against Punjab Kings

Sikandar Raza, stand-in captain Sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan helped Punjab Kings upset Lucknow Super Giants by two wickets on Saturday night. LSG captain KL Rahul won some brownie points by hitting 74 in the first innings, he still couldn’t help his team defend the mediocre total against PBKS in the end.

IPL 2023: Overseas all-rounders, Shahrukh Khan come together for PBKS to upset LSG by two wickets

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have tasted success in IPL 2023 so far, but not by riding on the shoulders of its captain KL Rahul. The India batter hasn’t looked in the best of touches, as he managed just 81 runs in four outings.

IPL 2023: 'Without KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, LSG have...,' Aakash Chopra on Lucknow's team balance doing wonders

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul breathed a sigh of relief after his team won a nail-biter on the last ball of the match by one wicket against RCB. While Nicholas Pooran (62 off 19) and Marcus Stoinis (65 off 30) starred with the bat for LSG, skipper KL Rahul scored snail-paced 20-ball 18.

IPL 2023: LSG skipper KL Rahul gives BIZARRE logic to defend his strike-rate during 20-ball 18 vs RCB

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 15 of the IPL 2023 on Monday (April 10) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

'Most HIDEOUS innings in IPL' - Ex-India pacer RIPS APART Rahul for his snail-paced knock in LSG-RCB tie

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, on Monday evening (April 10).

IPL 2023, Match 14, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants - Match preview and result prediction

Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) are off to a flying start in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. PBKS have started off on a winning note, emerging on top in their first two games of the new season under the new captain.

'You gave Rohit, Virat & Rahul plenty of chances': Harbhajan Singh questions Indian star player's omission

On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs in match 06 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition.

IPL 2023: Updated points table after Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants at Chepauk

The MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to their home ground, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days when they hosted the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 03).

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's CSK beat LSG by 12 runs in memorable Chepauk homecoming

After much hullabaloo, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31). The opening game will see last year's winners Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Updated squads of all 10 teams and their captains

Ravindra Jadeja has been promoted to Grade A+ in BCCI's recently-released central contract list. Jadeja has been on a roll ever since he returned to action after a long injury layoff with superlative performances during India's home series versus Australia.

BCCI central contracts: Ravindra Jadeja gets a PROMOTION, KL Rahul DEMOTED - Check full list

Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav's twin first-ball dismissals against Australia are making a lot of heads turn in the cricketing circle. Yadav, who's touted as one of the most destructive T20 batsmen around the world, hasn't been able to translate his form to ODIs.

'KL Rahul will...': Jadeja predicts batting order for Suryakumar Yadav in 3rd ODI vs Australia

A lot has been said and written about KL Rahul of late. While he hasn't featured for India in the shortest format after the T20 World Cup and his form in red-ball format led to a huge war of words between Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra, the right-hander is on a roll as an ODI batter.

Ashwin lauds KL Rahul for 'doing very difficult role with ease', compares him with MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh

KL Rahul scored a sublime 75 not out in India's first ODI win versus Australia at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on March 17 (Friday). After a forgettable run in the Border-Gavaskar Test series, Rahul's return to form led to a sigh of relief for his supporters.

'Not that I've only....': Venkatesh Prasad opens up on his criticism of KL Rahul on Twitter

KL Rahul's place in the Indian team has become a big talking point. While Rohit Sharma-led India are on a roll versus Australia and gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy following the Delhi Test, Rahul finds himself in a spot of bother owing to his poor run of form in whites.

'Disappointing...': Venkatesh Prasad blasts Aakash Chopra for calling him 'agenda peddler' vs KL Rahul

India lost the second and penultimate ODI, of the three-match home series, versus Australia on Sunday (March 19). They will now gear up to face Steve Smith-led Aussies in the third and final ODI, in Chennai, on Wednesday (March 22) with the series on the line (levelled at 1-1).

Not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah! Shane Watson names India's key player for ODI World Cup

India qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final for the second time in a row early this month. As India have not won an ICC title since 2013, they will be desperate to break their ten-year drought during the upcoming WTC finale, versus Australia, at The Oval, London.

KL Rahul or KS Bharat? Gautam Gambhir on who should keep wickets for India in WTC final vs Australia

Indian batsman KL Rahul shook his Test problems and stood up tall in India's five-wicket victory over Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series in Mumbai.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli's reaction on KL Rahul's 50 goes viral - WATCH

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that India must include KL Rahul in the XI for the WTC final against Australia. With Rishabh Pant out recovering from the injury he sustained following the road accident last year and KS Bharat underperforming with the bat, Shastri thinks bringing Rahul to bat in the middle order and keep wickets will only bolster team's chances of doing well in the one-off final.

Ravi Shastri picks a new face to keep wickets in WTC final against Australia

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