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Star Indian Cricketer KL Rahul has made headlines by joining the Delhi Capitals ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. This move comes after an eventful stint with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where he played 38 matches and scored 1410 runs at an impressive average of 41.47. The transition marks a significant shift in his IPL career, which has seen him navigate both successes and challenges during his time with LSG.

In a surprising turn of events, KL Rahul was released by Lucknow Super Giants following a heated on-field exchange with team owner Sanjiv Goenka. Despite the successful performances on the field, where he aided LSG in reaching the playoffs in two out of three seasons, the disagreement led to his release. Rahul’s departure from LSG was confirmed during a nerve-wracking mega auction, which saw him being acquired by Delhi Capitals for a sum of INR 14 crore, a decrease from his previous INR 17 crore salary at LSG.

The auction process was a tense experience for the wicketkeeper-batsman, who described it as unpredictable and impactful on a player’s career. His anxiety was relieved when Delhi Capitals, co-owned by his friend Parth Jindal, secured him, ensuring a familiar and supportive environment for the upcoming season.

KL Rahul expressed his preference to bat in the top order for his new team, Delhi Capitals, but also showed willingness to adapt to any role that the team management requires, highlighting his flexibility as a player. This adaptability can potentially play a crucial role in Delhi Capitals’ strategic lineup for IPL 2025.

As Rahul embarks on this new chapter with Delhi Capitals, all eyes will be on how his performance and partnership within the team develop in the coming season. The cricket fraternity keenly awaits to see if this switch will further cement his reputation as one of the IPL’s stellar performers.

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