In a recent development, senior Indian cricketer KL Rahul met with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka to discuss his future with the team. Despite no official assurances, Rahul has expressed his intentions to be retained by LSG for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Can KL Rahul make it to the LSG team?
Rahul, a former national team vice-captain, led LSG to the playoffs in their first two IPL seasons. However, his leadership was questioned during the third season, when the team faced challenges. The uncertainty lies in the absence of a clear retention policy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Rahul personally conveyed his desire for retention to Dr Goenka during a meeting at the RPG head office in Kolkata. While Rahul hopes to continue with LSG, the team management awaits clarity on retention rules and the new purse allocation.
KL Rahul meets #LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka as IPL retention talks gain momentum@vijaymirror with the report: https://t.co/LkoGCc4fD1 pic.twitter.com/zYcYnScsFk
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Retaining Rahul as the first option would significantly impact LSG’s auction purse. His style of batting considered outdated in T20 cricket, has limited interest from other franchises. Unlike some star players, Rahul doesn’t attract substantial team sponsorships. If retained, he likely won’t be the first choice due to financial considerations.
