The first name that comes to mind when we hear the term “Rahul” is Rahul Dravid. Throughout his career, the renowned batsman helped India win several games. Another cricketer with the same name who has been performing well is KL Rahul.
There are a lot of players with the name Rahul. Some are famous, some are relatively unknown.
1. Openers: KL Rahul (WK) and Rahul Tripathi
KL Rahul will the opener for this team. The Karnataka player has been a regular member of the Indian setup for the past several years. A few analysts also believe he has a chance to become India’s captain in the future. His opening partner will be Rahul Tripathi. After spells in the IPL, the Maharashtrian has established himself as a solid T20 cricketer.
2. Middle-Order: Rahul Dravid (C), Rahul Singh, and Rahul Sharma Sr.
For this XI, Rahul Dravid will bat at No. 3. In Test cricket, he is undoubtedly India’s finest No.3 batsman. Dravid has also captained India for a period of time, making him the obvious choice for captaincy in this XI. In the Indian domestic circuit, Rahul Singh is a young and promising player. Rahul Sharma, a Delhi native, has never represented India. He is a seasoned Hong Kong cricketer who has appeared in a number of matches for the team.
3. All-Rounders: Rahul Tewatia and Rahul Sawant
The all-rounders in this unique playing XI of cricketers named ‘Rahul’ will be Rahul Tewatia and Rahul Sawant. Tewatia sprang to prominence in the IPL 2020 when he hit five sixes in an over to help Rajasthan win an unexpected match. He’s also in the running for a spot in the Indian team. Sawant, on the other hand, is a Mumbai cricketer who has excelled in domestic T20 tournaments in the city, particularly with the ball.
4. Bowlers: Rahul Sanghvi, Rahul Chahar, Rahul Sharma, and Rahul Shukla
Rahul Sanghvi is a former Indian cricketer who only appeared in a few games for the country. Both Rahul Chahar and Rahul Sharma are leg-spinners who gained a spot in the Indian team following strong performances in the Indian Premier League. Rahul Shukla is a fast bowler who has competed in the Indian Premier League.
