As per the latest developments, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/">KL Rahul</a> is all set to part ways with Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. It’s indeed a shocking report as Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL over the years. The dashing opener can accumulate quick runs despite playing risk-free cricket. Moreover, he’s also a more than handy wicketkeeper.

For the unversed, Rahul joined the Punjab-based franchise ahead of the 2018 edition. The right-handed batter lived to the expectations of the franchise and played one scintillating knock after another. He crossed the 600-run mark in three of the four seasons he played for PBKS. 2019 was the only edition where Rahul couldn’t cross the mark. Still, he accumulated 593 runs this season.

His consistency with the bat also earned Rahul Punjab’s captaincy ahead of the 2020 edition. With Rahul being a proven star of this format, many believed he would be PBKS’ first retention ahead of the mega auction next season. However, Cricbuzz reported the batter is set to leave the franchise and will be up for grabs in the auction event.

Meanwhile, let’s look at three franchises that can pick KL Rahul in mega auction:-

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567359" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg" alt="Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567359" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Rahul and RCB’s reunion might well be destined. Ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhonis-mastermind-and-virat-kohli-will-do-wonders-for-india-in-t20-wc-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>announced that he’ll step down as RCB captain after the completion of the competition. Among the current players, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal are the only potential candidates to be Kohli’s successor.

However, De Villiers is in the latter stage of his career while Chahal’s leadership skills aren’t known much. Although Maxwell has done well this season, teams are skeptical of appointing a foreign player as a skipper. Hence, RCB have all the reasons to break their bank in case, Rahul lands in the auction pool.

It has to be noted that Rahul emerged as a T20 player in IPL 2016. He played for RCB in that season and what followed next is hidden from none. Hence, Rahul won’t mind serving the franchise he started his IPL career with.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566533" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566533" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

IPL 2021 was nothing but forgettable for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 2016-season champions failed to identify their best combination and endured one humiliating loss after another. In order to change their fortunes, the team management sacked <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-david-warner-reveals-favourite-moments-in-his-eventful-journey-with-srh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> as skipper midway, handing over the reins to Kane Williamson.

However, the New Zealander couldn’t do much either. His batting show was also mediocre and SRH aren’t like to retain him ahead of the mega auction either. Hence, like RCB, SRH are also in the hunt for a captain. KL Rahul might well end their quest as he can lead a side, open the innings and keep the wickets.

Moreover, having a local player as captain would allow SRH to field their best set of foreign players. Something the Orange Army hasn’t been able to do in the past few years. Hence, don’t be surprised to see SRH owners going all out to get Rahul’s services.

3. Kolkata Knight Riders

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in IPL 2021 has been nothing but astonishing. Having lost five of their first seven games, the two-time champions seemed down and out at the time of season suspension. However, they made a jaw-dropping comeback in the UAE leg and secured a place in the playoffs.

While many players stood up for KKR this year, skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-hasnt-done-anything-except-talking-virender-sehwag-criticises-kkrs-eoin-morgan-for-underperforming-in-ipl-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eoin Morgan</a> wasn’t one of them. The England international was woefully out of form with the bat and earned criticism from different parts. With Morgan turning 36 later this year and a handful of players allowed to retain, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise doesn’t have many reasons to retain the southpaw.

Owing to the same, KL Rahul would be on KKR’s radar. The star batter can be given the leadership role if the side decides to undergo a revamp. Also, the presence of Rahul and Andre Russell in one batting line-up would instill fears in minds of opposition bowlers.

As per the latest developments, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/">KL Rahul</a> is all set to part ways with Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. It’s indeed a shocking report as Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL over the years. The dashing opener can accumulate quick runs despite playing risk-free cricket. Moreover, he’s also a more than handy wicketkeeper.
For the unversed, Rahul joined the Punjab-based franchise ahead of the 2018 edition. The right-handed batter lived to the expectations of the franchise and played one scintillating knock after another. He crossed the 600-run mark in three of the four seasons he played for PBKS. 2019 was the only edition where Rahul couldn’t cross the mark. Still, he accumulated 593 runs this season.
His consistency with the bat also earned Rahul Punjab’s captaincy ahead of the 2020 edition. With Rahul being a proven star of this format, many believed he would be PBKS’ first retention ahead of the mega auction next season. However, Cricbuzz reported the batter is set to leave the franchise and will be up for grabs in the auction event.
<h3>Meanwhile, let’s look at three franchises that can pick KL Rahul in mega auction:-</h3>
<h3>1. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567359" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567359" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-567359" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg" alt="Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567359" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rahul and RCB’s reunion might well be destined. Ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhonis-mastermind-and-virat-kohli-will-do-wonders-for-india-in-t20-wc-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>announced that he’ll step down as RCB captain after the completion of the competition. Among the current players, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal are the only potential candidates to be Kohli’s successor.
However, De Villiers is in the latter stage of his career while Chahal’s leadership skills aren’t known much. Although Maxwell has done well this season, teams are skeptical of appointing a foreign player as a skipper. Hence, RCB have all the reasons to break their bank in case, Rahul lands in the auction pool.
It has to be noted that Rahul emerged as a T20 player in IPL 2016. He played for RCB in that season and what followed next is hidden from none. Hence, Rahul won’t mind serving the franchise he started his IPL career with.

<h3>2. Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566533" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566533" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-566533" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566533" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
IPL 2021 was nothing but forgettable for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 2016-season champions failed to identify their best combination and endured one humiliating loss after another. In order to change their fortunes, the team management sacked <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-david-warner-reveals-favourite-moments-in-his-eventful-journey-with-srh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> as skipper midway, handing over the reins to Kane Williamson.
However, the New Zealander couldn’t do much either. His batting show was also mediocre and SRH aren’t like to retain him ahead of the mega auction either. Hence, like RCB, SRH are also in the hunt for a captain. KL Rahul might well end their quest as he can lead a side, open the innings and keep the wickets.
Moreover, having a local player as captain would allow SRH to field their best set of foreign players. Something the Orange Army hasn’t been able to do in the past few years. Hence, don’t be surprised to see SRH owners going all out to get Rahul’s services.

<h3>3. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567017" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in IPL 2021 has been nothing but astonishing. Having lost five of their first seven games, the two-time champions seemed down and out at the time of season suspension. However, they made a jaw-dropping comeback in the UAE leg and secured a place in the playoffs.
While many players stood up for KKR this year, skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-hasnt-done-anything-except-talking-virender-sehwag-criticises-kkrs-eoin-morgan-for-underperforming-in-ipl-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eoin Morgan</a> wasn’t one of them. The England international was woefully out of form with the bat and earned criticism from different parts. With Morgan turning 36 later this year and a handful of players allowed to retain, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise doesn’t have many reasons to retain the southpaw.
Owing to the same, KL Rahul would be on KKR’s radar. The star batter can be given the leadership role if the side decides to undergo a revamp. Also, the presence of Rahul and Andre Russell in one batting line-up would instill fears in minds of opposition bowlers.

As per the latest developments, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/">KL Rahul</a> is all set to part ways with Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. It’s indeed a shocking report as Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL over the years. The dashing opener can accumulate quick runs despite playing risk-free cricket. Moreover, he’s also a more than handy wicketkeeper.
For the unversed, Rahul joined the Punjab-based franchise ahead of the 2018 edition. The right-handed batter lived to the expectations of the franchise and played one scintillating knock after another. He crossed the 600-run mark in three of the four seasons he played for PBKS. 2019 was the only edition where Rahul couldn’t cross the mark. Still, he accumulated 593 runs this season.
His consistency with the bat also earned Rahul Punjab’s captaincy ahead of the 2020 edition. With Rahul being a proven star of this format, many believed he would be PBKS’ first retention ahead of the mega auction next season. However, Cricbuzz reported the batter is set to leave the franchise and will be up for grabs in the auction event.
<h3>Meanwhile, let’s look at three franchises that can pick KL Rahul in mega auction:-</h3>
<h3>1. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567359" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567359" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567359" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Royal-Challengers-Bangalore-1.jpg" alt="Royal Challengers Bangalore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567359" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (photo source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rahul and RCB’s reunion might well be destined. Ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhonis-mastermind-and-virat-kohli-will-do-wonders-for-india-in-t20-wc-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli </a>announced that he’ll step down as RCB captain after the completion of the competition. Among the current players, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal are the only potential candidates to be Kohli’s successor.
However, De Villiers is in the latter stage of his career while Chahal’s leadership skills aren’t known much. Although Maxwell has done well this season, teams are skeptical of appointing a foreign player as a skipper. Hence, RCB have all the reasons to break their bank in case, Rahul lands in the auction pool.
It has to be noted that Rahul emerged as a T20 player in IPL 2016. He played for RCB in that season and what followed next is hidden from none. Hence, Rahul won’t mind serving the franchise he started his IPL career with.

<h3>2. Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566533" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566533" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566533" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sunrisers-Hyderabad-1.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566533" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
IPL 2021 was nothing but forgettable for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 2016-season champions failed to identify their best combination and endured one humiliating loss after another. In order to change their fortunes, the team management sacked <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-david-warner-reveals-favourite-moments-in-his-eventful-journey-with-srh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a> as skipper midway, handing over the reins to Kane Williamson.
However, the New Zealander couldn’t do much either. His batting show was also mediocre and SRH aren’t like to retain him ahead of the mega auction either. Hence, like RCB, SRH are also in the hunt for a captain. KL Rahul might well end their quest as he can lead a side, open the innings and keep the wickets.
Moreover, having a local player as captain would allow SRH to field their best set of foreign players. Something the Orange Army hasn’t been able to do in the past few years. Hence, don’t be surprised to see SRH owners going all out to get Rahul’s services.

<h3>3. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_567017" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-567017" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2021/10/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-567017" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-1.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-567017" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in IPL 2021 has been nothing but astonishing. Having lost five of their first seven games, the two-time champions seemed down and out at the time of season suspension. However, they made a jaw-dropping comeback in the UAE leg and secured a place in the playoffs.
While many players stood up for KKR this year, skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-hasnt-done-anything-except-talking-virender-sehwag-criticises-kkrs-eoin-morgan-for-underperforming-in-ipl-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eoin Morgan</a> wasn’t one of them. The England international was woefully out of form with the bat and earned criticism from different parts. With Morgan turning 36 later this year and a handful of players allowed to retain, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise doesn’t have many reasons to retain the southpaw.
Owing to the same, KL Rahul would be on KKR’s radar. The star batter can be given the leadership role if the side decides to undergo a revamp. Also, the presence of Rahul and Andre Russell in one batting line-up would instill fears in minds of opposition bowlers.

KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL over the years.

IPL 2022: 3 Teams that can pick KL Rahul in the mega auction

KL Rahul crossed the 600-run mark in three of the four seasons he played for PBKS. He scored 593 runs in the other season.