Rahul had been acquired by the Capitals for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah after parting ways with the Lucknow Super Giants, whom he had led for three seasons including in their debut season in 2022.

Rahul's leadership skills were also developed when he was the captain of Punjab Kings in the 2020-21 season, where he showed strategic acumen.

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that KL Rahul told him that he wants to win the IPL with the franchise. Jindal said that KL Rahul wants love and respect from the management and the fans.

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KL Rahul had parted ways with LSG after three years, with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka later saying he wanted players who prioritise the team over personal milestones.

KL Rahul has joined Delhi Capitals for the next year's IPL after the franchise bought him for Rs 14 crore at the mega auction.

KL Rahul penned an emotional note for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he parted ways with the franchise to join the Delhi Capitals (DC). Rahul was roped in by the DC camp for INR 140 million (INR 14 crore) in the two-day mega auction.

KL Rahul, acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crores, expressed his excitement to join the team as captain, opener, and wicketkeeper-batter. He looks forward to the upcoming IPL 2025 season, playing at Kotla,