KL Rahul likely to not stay with LSG ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction: Report

The experienced Indian cricketer who has featured for the Lucknow-based franchise since the 2022 IPL season, will probably be entering the mega auction

Indian batter KL Rahul is reportedly looking to skip the retention offer from IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the mega auction.

According to a report from ESPNCricinfo, the LSG skipper has not shown any commitment to accepting a retention offer but the final decision hasn’t been made yet. All franchises are allowed to retain up to 6 players and the deadline to submit retention list.

Lucknow Super Giants secured playoffs in 2022 and 2023 but finished seventh last season with just 7 wins in 14 games under Rahul’s leadership. He would soon come under severe criticism not only for his captaincy but also for his  below-par strike rate of 136.12.

Things only got worse for Rahul when he was seen having a heated argument with franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka who looked infuriated with LSG’s performance in a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

It will be interesting to see how the things will develop for the Lucknow-based franchise with the auction also being just around the corner.

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