KL Rahul, whose name alone is enough to bring many fans to the ground, whether in the IPL or international cricket, has more than 4,000 runs in the IPL in just 132 matches with a decent strike rate of 134.61. His wicketkeeping skills are also well-recognized, with 56 catches and seven stumpings.
However, after leading LSG for three seasons, it seems that something might be changing, as there appears to be some tension between the LSG management and KL Rahul. There is a lot of confusion about his IPL future with LSG. Will he continue with the same franchise, or will he leave? If he plays, will he captain the team or not? There are hundreds of speculations surrounding this top Indian batter.
Can KL Rahul captain LSG in IPL 2025?
As mentioned, there is nothing confirmed yet from the LSG management. After serving for three years as captain, there is uncertainty about KL Rahul’s retention. Reports suggest that LSG may retain KL Rahul for IPL 2025, but not as captain—only as a player. This means there’s a chance we might see him playing in the squad.
Rahul, who has captained in 64 IPL games with 31 wins and 31 losses, has big experience as a leader for teams like Punjab Kings and LSG. However, he may lose his captaincy this time. Although nothing is confirmed yet, KL Rahul recently met LSG’s Goenka, which sparked many rumors. It will be interesting to see how this goes. Retention looks possible, but not captaincy.
Will KL Rahul play for RCB in IPL 2025
Apart from the buzz around KL Rahul’s captaincy for LSG, there are also impressive rumors that he may join RCB for IPL 2025. Rahul played for RCB from 2013 to 2016, scoring an impressive 417 runs, though he didn’t get many opportunities due to a well-established batting order. Now, with a vacant spot in the team, there is a possibility that LSG may trade him to RCB for IPL 2025, which would be a homecoming for him.
