KL Rahul reveals his secret crush, cricketing idol and much more

Over the last two seasons, KL Rahul has established himself as one of the most popular youngsters in the current Indian team. As fashionable as he is with the bat in the middle, he is turning into a stylish icon off it as well, with trendy hairdos and tattoos (he’s got eight of them) enhancing his connect with the youth.

In a recent chat with Sportstar — Rahul interacted with fans and answered their questions regarding his sporting and cricketing idols, his secret crush and much more.

Here are some excerpts from the candid chat:

1.) Most memorable innings

The Test win against Australia is my most memorable victory. Century in Miami is my most memorable innings.

KL Rahul century Miami

2.) Best friend in the national team

Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay.

3.) Cricketing idol

AB de Villiers is my favourite cricketer of all time. Virat Kohli is also my cricket idol.

KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers

4.) Sporting idol

Personalities that truly inspire me are Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Conor McGregor.

5.) Funny nicknames you have been given

Moi.

6.) Prankster in the team from whom you would keep away

Ishant Sharma.

7.) Secret Crush

Disha Patani.

Disha Patani

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