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Press Conference to Determine Rahul's Future
KL Rahul. Source: reddit.com

Press Conference to Determine Rahul's Future

The future of KL Rahul with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) remains unclear as franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka is set to hold a press conference on August 28, during which discussions about Rahul’s position within the team are anticipated.

As anticipation builds for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, a pressing question looms: Will KL Rahul, India’s wicketkeeper-batsman, continue as the captain of LSG, or will he part ways with the franchise? On August 26 (Monday), Rahul had a meeting with Goenka in Kolkata, sparking speculation that a major decision regarding his future could be imminent. Goenka is expected to communicate the results of their discussion and LSG’s plans during the press conference on August 28 (Wednesday).

A report from RevSportz indicates that the upcoming press conference will shed light on KL Rahul’s status with the team, following several reports suggesting that he may be stripped of the captaincy.

According to an IANS report, although KL Rahul is anticipated to stay with LSG, he may relinquish the captaincy to concentrate on his batting performance. The new captain has yet to be determined, with Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran emerging as strong candidates.

"I don't expect Rahul to lead the side in the upcoming season, as he aims to focus on his batting. Goenka fully supports Rahul and plans to keep him on as a player, but he will not be at the helm. The franchise is still evaluating its options for the captaincy, with Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran leading the contenders," a source from IANS noted.

 

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