Since November 2023, Indian cricket fans have struggled to move past the World Cup final loss to Australia. Many criticized KL Rahul for his slow innings of 66 runs off 107 balls. However, the wicketkeeper-batsman silenced his critics with match-winning performances in the semi-final and final of the 2025 Champions Trophy, playing a key role in India’s historic title win after 12 years.
Impressed by his outstanding form, KL Rahul was reportedly offered the captaincy of the Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025. However, he politely rejected, expressing his desire to contribute as a player in the 18th edition of the tournament. Rahul had previously led the Lucknow Super Giants.
After being released by his previous franchise, Delhi Capitals secured KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore in the auction, significantly higher than his base price of Rs 2 crore. With Rahul declining the captaincy, Axar Patel is likely to lead the team. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Rahul might miss a game or two due to the birth of his child.
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