Just a couple of days after he was snapped up by Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, KL Rahul already seems to be on good terms with the franchise management. DC co-owner Parth Jindal said that after the auction, he intends to treat KL Rahul with the “love and respect he deserves” and also mentioned that he and Rahul attended football matches together of Bengaluru FC, another team owned by Jindal . Now, Rahul has posted a hilarious post on his Instagram with a clip of him juggling a cricket ball and asking Jindal if there is a spot at Bengaluru.
“Is there a vacancy at Bengaluru FC?” posted by Rahul on his Instagram story. It is important to note that Rahul also hails from Bangalore.
In the career of K.L. Rahul has represented four different teams in the IPL: Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite his stellar performances, the IPL title remained elusive. His move to Delhi Capitals signals a mutual pursuit of the coveted trophy as both the player and the team look to end their title drought.
Rahul’s versatility as a batter and wicket-keeper has made him one of the most valuable players in the league. Having started his IPL career in the middle order, he soon moved into an opening role, consistently topping the order. Rahul scored over 590 runs every season between 2018 and 2022, highlighting his reliability and batting prowess.
In 2018, Rahul stunned fans with a brilliant 14-ball knock against Delhi Daredevils, setting the record for the fastest half-century in the tournament at the time.
In 2020 he won the Orange Cap with the most points of the season with an impressive 670 points.
Rahul’s leadership journey began with Punjab Kings in the 2020-21 season, where he took on the role of captain for the first time, demonstrating his strategic acumen.
After joining LSG, he led the team to the playoffs in his debut season and repeated this feat the following year. However, due to a thigh injury, he played only nine matches in IPL 2023.
The acquisition of Rahul by Delhi Capitals is both a strategic move and a bold statement of intent. With his consistent scoring ability and proven leadership, he is expected to play a key role in the Capitals’ bid for their maiden IPL title. As the new season approaches, both KL Rahul and Delhi Capitals will be hoping to forge a successful partnership and finally lift the IPL trophy.
(With ANI inputs)
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