Indian batter and Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul reflects on his brief stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, expressing his desire for a "fairytale" comeback. He discusses his bond with the franchise and his struggles to secure a permanent spot before ultimately excelling with Punjab. However, his team change in the mega auction ahead of the 2022 season proves his commitment to constantly improving and embracing new opportunities.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian paceman Scott Boland is determined to keep Indian batter KL Rahul under pressure. Rahul, whose performance in Australia has been relatively mediocre, will be facing Boland in the four-day A-Team match. Boland wants to capitalize on this opportunity and keep Rahul struggling for the entire series, making him a key target for Australia.
The IPL 2024 mega-auction has taken everyone by surprise as three key players - Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul - have been released by their respective teams and left up for grabs. While these players have proven their worth on the field, franchise owners seem to be looking for a change in direction. With teams now eyeing their "number one target" and devising a winning strategy for the auction, it will be an exciting and crucial time for coaches and players alike.
Rishabh Pant's decision to not stay with the Delhi Capitals after eight seasons and three captaincy stints can be attributed to more than just money, according to PTI. The report states that the young wicket-keeper batsman was unhappy with the new coaching staff and GMR owners limiting his decision-making power for retentions. The Capitals have two Right-to-Match options remaining at the mega auction, but it seems unlikely that they will go after Pant. With several teams in need of a captain and wicket-keeper batter, the 2025 IPL mega auction promises to be action-packed with high-profile names like Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul up for grabs.
The big news in the world of cricket is that Indian wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have been released by their respective teams ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. Along with them, a list of other big names such as Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, and Mohammed Siraj have also been released. Chennai Super Kings are reportedly interested in signing Pant, while Royal Challengers Bangalore might bring back local boy Rahul. It will be interesting to see which team lands these star players at the mega auction.
After much anticipation, all 10 franchises have announced their retained players for the upcoming IPL 2024. While the lists include many expected names, there are also some surprising releases and retentions. From experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul being released to uncapped players being retained over established names, the teams have shocked fans and analysts alike. Let's take a closer look at the top five surprises from the retention lists.
IPL 2025 mega auctions are just around the corner and all 10 IPL teams have released their retained players' list. While many star players have been retained by their respective franchises, there are some shocking releases that have raised eyebrows. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Rajasthan Royals' overseas ace Jos Buttler are among the big names who will enter the auctions. But it's not just them, as the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh have also been released by their teams, making them hot prospects for the upcoming auctions.
As part of the Multicultural Action Plan, Cricket Australia held a special Diwali celebration at their headquarters in Melbourne, led by CEO Nick Hockley. Hockley extended his warm wishes to the cricket community, while international players such as Robbie Uthappa, KL Rahul, and Harbhajan Singh also joined in the festivities with their own Diwali greetings. This event showcases the diversity and inclusivity within the sport, and promotes the values of love, hope, and compassion that Diwali represents.
Veteran cricket fan Dhirendra Shastri has expressed his frustration over the government placing a ban on firecrackers during Diwali but not during the Muslim festival of Bakrid. This frustration comes as Kohli is set to make a return as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the next edition of the Indian Premier League. Fans are excited to see how Kohli will handle the leadership once again, after constant involvement during the last cycle of IPL.