The auction for the 18th IPL season will take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, drawing attention from fans and teams alike. This year’s auction will feature many star players, including KL Rahul, who has been with the Lucknow Super Giants for the past three years. Teams are expected to bid high for Rahul, given his skills as a batsman, wicketkeeper, and captain.
Recently, there were speculations that Royal Challengers Bangalore might bring KL Rahul into their squad. However, a new twist has emerged, with both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings reportedly interested in signing the star cricketer.
KL Rahul’s funny answer
Recently, the 32-year-old batter had a special conversation with Star Sports. During this, he was asked, “Choose your teammate from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni for IPL 2025.”
Hearing this question from the anchor, Rahul got into trouble for a moment, but after that, he answered it well. The Indian star said, “I don’t know. This is a difficult question. You have put me in trouble with this question. I have enjoyed my game with all of them. It is very difficult to answer this question.”
KL Rahul said “Rohit Sharma has created a brillant culture, They have won 5 times under him, that’s what you expect from Rohit every time – Indian dressing room has a lot of calmness & clarity among players, lots of friendship & we are family”. [Star Sports] pic.twitter.com/F3DOhDfmMQ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 12, 2024
Rahul’s Diverse IPL Journey
Since his debut in 2013, KL Rahul has played for four different IPL teams. Despite his long tenure and impactful performances, he hasn’t had the opportunity to lift the IPL trophy. Rahul has led two franchises so far—Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants—showcasing his skills not only as a player but also as a leader. Over the years, he has been part of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Consistent Performance as a Top Run-Scorer
KL Rahul is recognized as one of the most consistent players in the IPL. He currently ranks as the 11th-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history. In his 132 matches, he has scored a total of 4,683 runs across 123 innings. This impressive feat has come with an average of 45.47, highlighting his consistency and ability to score heavily.
🚨 KL Rahul hopefully unplugged on the field too after this.
Will catch the interview 12th November 10PM, on Star Sports. #IPLAuctionOnStar #KLRahulUnpluggedOnStar pic.twitter.com/ftLDpoExcU
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 11, 2024
Impressive Milestones with Batting Records
Rahul’s IPL journey includes some remarkable batting milestones. He has hit four centuries and 37 half-centuries, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute significantly to his team’s success. These stats highlight his value as one of the league’s leading batters.
In conclusion, it was recently shared on social media that KL Rahul is soon to become a father. He and his wife, Athiya Shetty, both posted pictures on their social media profiles, sharing the good news with fans. Despite his recent form struggles, fans have warmly congratulated the couple. Now, as the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series approaches, it remains to be seen how Rahul will overcome his run drought and contribute to his team’s success as he has done in the past.