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File picture of KL Rahul.© BCCI/IPL
KL Rahul was one of many marquee gamers offered on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega public sale, as he was picked up by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for a value of Rs 14 crore. Rahul had parted methods with Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) after three years as their captain, following which LSG proprietor Sanjiv Goenka had advised the media that he had retained solely these gamers who prioritise the workforce over private targets. Now, after becoming a member of DC, the franchise’s co-owner Parth Jindal has revealed that Rahul needs “love and respect” from his new workforce.
“So he (Rahul) was like, “I simply wish to play cricket. I simply wish to get the love and assist from the franchise. I simply wish to get the respect and I do know Parth from you, I’ll get that. I simply cannot be extra excited to play for a good friend and make Delhi win. I’ve by no means received (IPL). Delhi has by no means received. Let’s do it collectively”,” revealed Parth Jindal, in an interview to ESPNcricinfo.
Jindal revealed that he had spent prior time with Rahul due to the latter being from Bengaluru and himself being the proprietor of Bengaluru FC.
“He’s very happy, very excited to be part of Delhi. He has known me for a long time. He’s a Bangalore (Bengaluru) boy. I own Bengaluru FC (in the Indian Super League), so he’s watched a few games with me. I know his wife Athiya (Shetty) really well. She’s been a close family friend growing up in Mumbai,” mentioned Jindal.
Delhi Capitals skilled their very own separation from an Indian star cricketer, as Rishabh Pant stop the franchise after 9 years forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale. Curiously, Pant ended up at LSG, Rahul’s former franchise.
Rahul is predicted to change into DC captain as nicely, though the likes of Axar Patel and Faf du Plessis may be the within the operating.
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