10 times KL Rahul made a style statement off the field

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty. Pics: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty. Pics: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Team India’s talented batsman KL Rahul is known for his style quotient off the field. Whether it is casual, formal or simple, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain can pull off most looks with élan.

Indian cricketers of the past, too, have made style statements. Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin played most of his career with his collar up. Meanwhile, the unpredictable Vinod Kambli kept experimenting with his looks, earrings and all, at times coming up with bizarre stuff.

Most of these signature statements, though, were seen on the field, back in 1990s. The advent of social media, however, has allowed fans to get an up, close and personal look at cricketers’ off-field activities.

Style is something cricket-mad India is bound to copy from its favorite cricketers.

KL Rahul: Fashionably Suave

Among the current crop of Indian cricketers, KL Rahul is considered among the most stylish personalities. In this feature, we go beyond KL Rahul the cricketer and explore his persona through his fashion statements.

#1 Glass and class go hand-in-hand

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

KL Rahul looks completely at ease while posing with rumored girlfriend and Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty in stylish shades. He is seen wearing a brown suit with a turtleneck T-shirt inside. The cool cricketer completes the look with a cross chain. Of course, Athiya’s presence adds the glamour quotient to complement KL Rahul’s rugged look.

#2 Cargo Comfort

KL Rahul in the kitchen. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul in the kitchen. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

The 29-year-old knows how to maintain his snazzy avatar even from the comfort of the kitchen. In this snap, KL Rahul is seen wearing a cargo pant and printed T-shirt, looking engrossed in preparation. The yellow cap maintains the cricketer’s sporty look even when off the field.

#3 Rockstar Rahul

KL Rahul in his 'bad boy' avatar. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul in his 'bad boy' avatar. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Rockstar is a term that has often been associated with Team India and Mumbai Indians’ (MI) all-rounder Hardik Pandya. However, KL Rahul has often proved that nice guys too can pull off the bold and brazen look. Here, he is spotted with a matching co-ord set in offbeat green. With finger rings and chains he looks every bit the ‘bad boy’, a complete role reversal from his nice guy version on the field.

#4 Hoodie Baba

KL Rahul's hoodie look. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul's hoodie look. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Hoodies mix comfort with fashion and KL Rahul seems to know very well how to pull off the relaxed look whilst also maintaining his style quotient. In this picture, the cricketer seems extremely relaxed while sipping on a beverage. His hoodie avatar is nicely complemented with easygoing shorts as KL Rahul spends some quality time with himself in a lawn.

#5 That Intense look

KL Rahul means business. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul means business. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Intensity is one of the defining factors for KL Rahul, the cricketer. This important quality of his is evident when he is off the field as well. In the above picture, the Karnataka batsman looks like he means business. The serious look was backed by a black T-shirt and a prominent beard. KL Rahul pulls off his solemn version while maintaining originality in his personality.

#6 Pulling up his socks

KL Rahul in a causal look but serious mood. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul in a causal look but serious mood. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Even simple socks can be a style statement if carried off well. In this social media post, KL Rahul’s emotions are in contrast to his attire. He is seen in a completely causal look, wearing shorts and a T-shirt, with simple white socks and floaters. However, the batsman is lost in some serious thought, adding a different dimension to the picture. We can only make wild guesses as to what KL Rahul must be thinking about.

#7 Shirtless Sensation

KL Rahul's shirtless version. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul's shirtless version. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

While KL Rahul can be suave, sincere and sexy in his various avatars, his shirtless look isn’t all that bad either. If anything, it only magnifies his expressive eyes and gives a rather close-up view of his tattoo. His well-toned body is a clear proof of how much importance the cricketer gives to fitness.

#8 The fitness freak

KL Rahul is fit and raring to go. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
KL Rahul is fit and raring to go. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Speaking of KL Rahul’s fitness, here is an actual pic of the wicketkeeper-batsman from the gym. The talented cricketer is perfectly aligned with his goals when he is working out and his attention to detail is evident in the above picture. He is completely invested in making the best of what he has got and makes a fashionable statement even in his perfect gym look.

#9 Style and substance

Making a style 'statement'. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
Making a style 'statement'. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Famous personalities can further social causes because of their reach and the command they hold over the fans. KL Rahul shared a valuable post on Earth Day earlier this year, posing in a ‘planet earth’ T-shirt with a sad smiley that clearly sent across a strong message. KL Rahul uploaded his picture and also wrote,

“For a long time we have been taking our planet for granted. Let's be considerate, appreciative, and work towards preserving our environment. Each one of us has a responsibility to help save the earth, and it's time we carry out that responsibility. #EarthDay”

#10 Suits him just right

Impressive in dapper look. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram
Impressive in dapper look. Pic: KL Rahul/ Instagram

Among his other versions, KL Rahul can also pull off the dapper, suited-booted look with utmost ease. In the above snap, he gets into the skin of his sophisticated self and seems in total command. That’s KL Rahul for you, a style icon, a fashion and fitness freak, all rolled into one.

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