KL Rahul in KKR / Will KL Rahul get the captaincy and also get Rs 25 crore?

KL Rahul in KKR: KL Rahul is creating a stir with his batting in England these days. In the current series, he has proved his form by scoring two centuries. His brilliant batting has not only won the hearts of Indian cricket fans but also caught the attention of IPL franchises. Meanwhile, such a news has come out which is creating a stir in the cricket world.

KKR's eyes on KL Rahul

According to media reports, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is planning to include KL Rahul in its team for IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals bought Rahul for Rs 14 crore, where he scored 539 runs in 13 innings. But now KKR is desperate to bring him into its squad through trade. It is reported that KKR is not only looking at Rahul as a star batsman but is also planning to hand over the responsibility of captaincy to him.

KL Rahul's versatility—as a batsman, wicketkeeper and captain—makes him an attractive option for KKR. If sources are to be believed, KKR is ready to spend a hefty amount of up to Rs 25 crore for this.

KKR's captaincy crisis

KKR's performance was disappointing last season. Under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, the team could not make it to the playoffs and could win only 5 out of 14 matches. After this poor performance, KKR is in the mood for a big change. The franchise is looking for a leader who not only scores runs on the field but also keeps the team united in the dressing room. KL Rahul, who has previously captained Lucknow Super Giants, is considered suitable for this role.

KKR's mistakes: Axe on the foot?

KKR made some decisions ahead of IPL 2025, which were considered wrong by fans and experts. The biggest blow was not retaining their star captain Shreyas Iyer. Iyer, who led KKR to their third IPL title, is now captaining Punjab Kings. Apart from this, the team also removed its head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun went with Lucknow Super Giants. These decisions affected KKR's strategy and performance. Now the franchise is trying to correct its mistakes by bringing KL Rahul.

Will Delhi Capitals release Rahul?

The question is, will Delhi Capitals release a star player like KL Rahul? Rahul has performed brilliantly for Delhi and given his current form, this decision will not be easy for him. At the moment, Delhi seems unlikely to release him, but anything is possible in the IPL trade window.