scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicKL Rahul

Topic: KL Rahul

Air India crash probe: WSJ report says black-box recording puts focus on senior pilot’s ‘actions’

Global media looks at why India may have to employ ‘strategic altruism’ with Trump, Tesla’s India entry & the ‘unsolved mystery’ of KL Rahul’s low batting average in the England Test series.

IPL 2025: A season of redemption for some, reckoning for others

While players like K.L. Rahul, Shreyas Iyer & Sai Sudharsan have made impactful performances, some big names such as Rishabh Pant & Ishan Kishan have failed to make notable contributions.

Gill, Bumrah or Rahul—Who are the top contenders for captaincy as India gear up for England Test tour

At 25, Gill is being viewed as a long-term investment, while Bumrah’s performance across formats makes him a top favourite. KL Rahul is seen as seasoned and cool-headed.

Champions Trophy redemption for KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel & Varun Chakaravarthy

While turnaround has been a reason for celebration with the win, it also marks redemption for these bunch of players who faced a slump in form, criticism & challenges.

KL Rahul ruled out of IPL and WTC final after thigh injury, to undergo surgery

The 31-year-old got injured in his last match against RCB earlier this week, tearing a tendon in his right leg while fielding, and had to be helped off the ground.

‘Stats speak otherwise,’ Venkatesh Prasad’s takedown continues as K.L. Rahul falters again

India retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a 6-wicket win over Australia in Delhi, but the right-handed batsman has been dropped as vice-captain.

India wins big against Australia in 1st Test, Venkatesh Prasad questions KL Rahul’s place in team

Ashwin, Jadeja & Axar Patel bamboozle Australia to ensure win by an innings & 132 runs in opening Test of four-match series, but top order selection is an issue according to Prasad.

Middle-order, leadership, bowlers cooling off: Key factors in India’s ODI series loss to SA

India lost 2nd ODI in Paarl by 7 wkts Friday, despite half-centuries from Rishabh Pant & captain KL Rahul. There weren't enough runs on the board, and bowlers looked toothless.

KL Rahul returns — from Karan Johar show fiasco to solving India’s World Cup No. 4 crisis

With a good IPL and a century in the warm-up against Bangladesh, K.L. Rahul seems to be the last piece of India’s World Cup jigsaw.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.