Mangalorean Lad Rahul Represent State in Ranji Cricket
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VA)
Mangalore, Nov 12: Finally after 17 long years Mangalorean cricket buffs have a reason to smile. K L Rahul hailing from Suratkal here has managed to find a place in the state Ranji Cricket Team.
Rahul has been chosen for the Ranji tournament in Mohali to represent Karnataka against the Punjab team.
Players from Dakshina Kannada had played for the Ranji team way back in 1993-94. Shyamachandra Bhat was the one who had represented the state in Ranji then. Prior to that Sanath Kumar, P V Shashikanth, Raghuram Bhat and Jaswanth had represented the state team. After such a long duration, Rahul has given fresh hopes to the city by entering the prestigious Ranji team.
Incredible Cricketing Talent
Rahul’s cricketing talent primarily shaped up in Nehru Maidan in city. He started his rigorous practice at the ground right from the age of 11. He was trained under State Cricket Academy coach Jairaj Samuel and Devdas Nayak P who discovered his immense talent in the game and further developed it.
His extraordianary talent in the game of cricket is evident in his achievements. He never looked back once he started climbing the steps of his dream. He represented the country in the under-19 World Cup which took place in New Zealand in February. He has led the state team in several matches for the age group of 13, 15, 17, 19 and 22. He has the credit of scoring a double ton when he was in the under-13 team.
Rahul is the proud son of Suratkal NIT-K professor Dr K N Lokesh and Mangalore University College professor C Rajeshwari. He pursued his early education at NIT-K English Medium School and later completed his pre-university studies at St Aloysius College. Currently, he is doing his graduation in Bangalore.
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