Cricket

“I would never go and ask someone for it” – KL Rahul gets candid on captaining in the IPL

Indian batter KL Rahul said he is not someone who would ask for captaincy in the Indian Premier League. Rahul has led Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the lucrative tournament but he was released by the latter before the IPL 2025 mega auction

Rahul led LSG to playoffs in IPL 2022 and 2023 but the team could not make it to the last four in the previous edition of the tournament. 

Meanwhile, ​​Rahul has scored 2265 runs in 72 T20I matches at an impressive average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 139.13.

KL Rahul said on Star Sports, “I would never go and ask someone for it. If you feel that my leadership skills are good enough and if you find something good in the way I play my cricket, in the way I handle myself, and the way I handled my team in the last four to five years… If you find it worthy, then of course I am happy to do it, but it’s not something that is a make or break for me.”

“I just want to be part of a team that has a good environment. You feel loved, cared and respected in that environment and everyone in the franchise has that one single goal – to win the IPL. If that’s there, then that’s the perfect fit for me,” the right-handed batter went on to add.

Rahul is known to take different roles for the team as he can open, bat in the middle order, and can also take the gloves. The Karnataka batter wants to be flexible for his team as always.

“I have always been flexible in my head – whether it’s opening, whether middle order, whether lower order, keeping, fielding. Any of it, I am okay with any role or any responsibility that is given to me.”

IPL 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25 and Rahul has registered for the auction at a base price of INR 2 crore.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

SA vs IND 2024: He came to my room at Gqeberha and said give me a chance at No. 3 – Suryakumar Yadav on giving batting promotion to Tilak Varma

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that Tilak Varma wanted to bat at number three… Read More

November 14, 2024

There’s a long way to go: Mumbai City FC midfielder Brandon Fernandes

Mumbai City FC midfielder Brandon Fernandes is delighted to return to his former club in… Read More

November 13, 2024

I may not have time to score 1,000 goals – Cristiano Ronaldo

Soon after scoring his 900th goal, Ronaldo had set his sight on completing 1000 goals… Read More

November 13, 2024

India’s 26-man probable squad for friendly against Malaysia announced by Manolo Marquez

India’s head coach Manolo Marquez has named a 26-man probable squad for the friendly match… Read More

November 13, 2024

Jannik Sinner claims being year-end World No.1 is the ‘most special trophy’

Jannik Sinner has claimed receiving year-end World No.1 is the most special trophy for him.… Read More

November 13, 2024

It’s incredible watching him – Steve Kerr lauds Steph Curry after win against Dallas Mavericks

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr showered praise on Stephen Curry after a 120-117… Read More

November 13, 2024