KL Rahul ended his three-year association with LSG, following which the franchise’s owner, Sanjiv Goenka, expressed his preference for players who prioritize team goals over personal achievements.

KL Rahul’s IPL 2025 Move: From LSG Captaincy to DC’s New Star

KL Rahul was one of the marquee players at the IPL 2025 mega auction, being acquired by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 14 crore. After three years as captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rahul parted ways with the franchise, following a statement from LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, who mentioned retaining players who prioritize the team over personal goals. Now with DC, Rahul’s new team co-owner, Parth Jindal, has revealed that the cricketer seeks “love and respect” from his new franchise.

Parth Jindal Shares Insight Into Rahul’s Excitement for Joining Delhi Capitals

Parth Jindal, in an interview with ESPNcricinfo, revealed how excited KL Rahul was to join Delhi Capitals. Rahul expressed his eagerness to play cricket for the team, seeking both the love and respect from the franchise. “I just want to get the love and support from the franchise. I know from you (Parth), I’ll get that. I just can’t be more excited to play for a friend and help Delhi win. I’ve never won the IPL, and Delhi has never won. Let’s do it together,” Jindal shared.

He further explained his connection with Rahul, highlighting their long-standing friendship. “He’s very happy, very excited to be part of Delhi. He’s a Bengaluru boy. I own Bengaluru FC, so he’s watched a few games with me. I also know his wife, Athiya Shetty, really well, as she’s been a close family friend from our Mumbai days,” Jindal added.

In other news, Delhi Capitals faced a change of their own when Rishabh Pant, after nine years with the franchise, parted ways ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Pant was later signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rahul’s former team.

Rahul is likely to be named the captain of DC, although Axar Patel and Faf du Plessis are also considered strong contenders for the role.