IPL 2025: LSG is preparing to release KL Rahul before the IPL 2025 mega auction, as they look a more suitable candidate to lead their team next season. Under KL Rahul’s captaincy, the team performed well in their debut season, IPL 2022. However, they failed to reach the playoffs in IPL 2024, and reports suggest that owner Sanjiv Goenka is not impressed with Rahul’s leadership. On that note, let us check out 3 players LSG might target as captain for IPL 2025.
Players LSG might target as captain for IPL 2025
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was relieved of his duties by the Mumbai Indians management in IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya was appointed as the new captain, leading to reports of a rift between Sharma and the Mumbai Indians management. There are speculations that Rohit Sharma might leave the team before IPL 2025. If he is available in the mega auction, LSG is likely to go after him to secure his services.
Faf du Plessis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might part ways with Faf du Plessis before the IPL 2025 mega auction. If RCB releases him, Lucknow Super Giants will be keen to acquire his services. Although his performance was subdued last season, du Plessis is one of the most experienced overseas captains with a wealth of leadership experience. However, this will depend on whether RCB decides to release him.
Suryakumar Yadav
The third player on LSG’s list is the explosive batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who is also the recently appointed T20 International captain of the Indian cricket team. With Hardik Pandya taking over as the Mumbai Indians captain, Suryakumar Yadav has shown dissatisfaction and may consider leaving the team before IPL 2025. If he does enter the auction, LSG will likely target him if they cannot acquire Rohit Sharma.
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