Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings ahead of the crucial third ODI series decider against New Zealand. Rahul, who recently scored a magnificent unbeaten 112 in the second ODI, was seen offering prayers and worshipping Nandi at the temple.
The visit comes as India prepares for the high-stakes final match of the three-game series, which is currently tied at 1-1. Rahul’s century in the previous game demonstrated his strong return to form in the 50-over format, despite India ultimately losing the match.
Also in attendance at the Bhasma Aarti were India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak, underscoring the team’s focus and preparation for the decisive fixture at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
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“Ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand, KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. He offered prayers and worshipped Nandi.”
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KL Rahul scored a brilliant century to lead Karnataka to a four-wicket victory against Mumbai. This win secured Karnataka's place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals.
So with Virat, from the moment I met him, he was very, very welcoming, and he never had that arrogance about him being a superstar.
Stepping out once again amid sort of a batting collapse, the wicket keeper-batsman smashed his eighth ODI century in 87 deliveries in the 49th over of the match, guiding India to a respectible total.

“Ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand, KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. He offered prayers and worshipped Nandi.”