KL Rahul to join RCB?

MUMBAI: It is hinted that KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is likely to leave the franchise and join Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Reports are also claiming that Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant will leave the franchise and join Chennai Super Kings in the next season of the IPL.

Rahul, who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket, has played for RCB in the past. He joined the Lucknow Super Giants three years ago. His contract with the Lucknow team will end by next year. According to insiders, RCB is interested in giving the reins of the franchise to KL Rahul instead of current skipper Faf Du Plessis.