IPL 2025 Auction: Three IPL captains who could be released ahead of 2025 auction
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to feature a mega auction where substantial overhauls in the composition of all franchises are anticipated.
3. KL Rahul
Similar to Gill, a pivotal factor for the Lucknow Super Giants to deliberate over Rahul’s retention is his exclusion from the 20-over World Cup squad, as well as his absence from the Sri Lankan T20I tour. Despite leading LSG to third-place finishes in the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons, the 2024 edition proved to be a severe letdown, with the team finishing a disappointing seventh in a lackluster campaign.
With the implementation of the Impact Player rule in 2023, another notable concern is the issue of strike rate. Rahul has frequently been criticized for prolonging his innings excessively and failing to generate the requisite aggression required in various knocks of his.
Another factor to consider would be the seemingly strained relationship between LSG owner, Sanjiv Goenka, and the wicketkeeper-batter, particularly following the on-field altercation and the reprimand Goenka delivered to the Indian international after a heavy defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024.
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