KL Rahul
The Karnataka Born KL Rahul was roped in by Kings XI Punjab after RCB released him in 2018. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the 2019 season just behind David Warner where he had scored an astonishing 593 runs including a hundred and six fifties.
Ever since the end of 2019, Rahul has had a prolific run in the blue jersey for India. From being India’s backup opener to be India’s first-choice wicket-keeper in the ODI format has instilled a certain level of confidence in him.
Though this year he has the added responsibility of leading the Kings XI Punjab side under the guidance of new coach Anil Kumble. We don’t think the captaincy will add any pressure on Rahul’s batting as he’s lead his stateside Karnataka on numerous occasions.
The flat tracks and short boundaries in the UAE stadiums will assist Rahul in notching up piles of runs for his franchise this season.
