Will KL Rahul follow Gautam Gambhir's footsteps? There may be big changes in IPL!
- Gautam Gambhir appointed head coach of Indian team
- KL Rahul's team has returned to India
- Rahul can follow in Gambhir's footsteps in IPL 2025
Gautam Gambhir has become the head coach of the Indian team. Now KL Rahul has also returned to Team India. It will not be surprising if KL Rahul and Gautam Gambhir are seen adopting a similar strategy for IPL 2025. There are reports that like Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul can also leave Lucknow Supergiants. It is reported that KL Rahul's entire plan for IPL 2025 is ready. This plan is related to leaving LSG for RCB. Not only this, KL Rahul is also eyeing the captaincy of RCB.
Gambhir left LSG to join KKR
Gautam Gambhir also ended his contract with Lucknow Super Giants before IPL 2024. Gautam Gambhir left LSG before IPL 2024 and joined his old franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. Gambhir was made a mentor for IPL 2024 in KKR.
Rahul will leave LSG before IPL 2025!
Now, before IPL 2025, it will not be a surprise if KL Rahul, like Gautam Gambhir, completes his 3-year journey with Lucknow Super Giants. There are reports that KL Rahul may end his contract with LSG and join RCB. Rahul has played for RCB before as well. He is likely to join RCB as captain in IPL 2025. Meaning, he may be seen replacing Faf du Plessis.
KL Rahul scored 520 runs in IPL 2024
As captain, KL Rahul scored 520 runs in 14 matches of IPL 2024 for LSG with a strike rate of over 136 and 4 half-centuries. His best year for the franchise has been 2022, where he has scored 616 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of over 135. Meanwhile, Rahul scored 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries.