IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals bought KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, but the team is skeptical about his chances of playing in the first two matches. The news of KL Rahul, who is an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, being ruled out of the opening matches of the tournament has dealt a major blow to the team.
KL Rahul’s possible absence: Big blow for Delhi
Delhi Capitals had roped in KL Rahul in their squad by paying a huge sum of Rs 14 crore, but his absence has become a cause of concern for the team. Earlier, Delhi Capitals batsman Harry Brook had pulled out of the tournament due to his difficult time with the England cricket team. Without Rahul, the team will need to revamp their batting line-up while they aim to win the IPL title for the first time this year.
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Alyssa Healy reveals Why KL Rahul Not Playing
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Mitchell Starc’s wife Alyssa Healy has revealed that KL Rahul may be out of the first two matches of Delhi Capitals as he is preparing for the birth of his first child. Talking to LisTNR Sport, Healy said that after Harry Brook’s withdrawal, Delhi’s batting may now be challenging, and Rahul may also not be available in the opening matches.
Selection of a new player in the absence of KL Rahul
If Rahul remains out of the opening matches, Delhi Capitals will have to include a new player in the playing XI for the matches against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both these matches are to be held in Visakhapatnam on March 24 and March 30 respectively.
Axar Patel’s captaincy: New hope instead of Rahul
After several months of speculation, Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as the captain of their team. The decision surprised many cricket fans, as KL Rahul was expected to be chosen as the captain of the team, especially considering his previous leadership experience with Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.
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