KL Rahul, the star batsman of Delhi Capitals, will miss the first two games of IPL 2025 as he is going to be a father for the first time with wife Athiya Shetty. The news was announced by Australia women's team captain Alyssa Healy on YouTube.
"Harry Brook is not available for the IPL, and it will be interesting to see who will replace him in Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul may also miss the first two games as he is going to be a father. The team has good young players, but Rahul will be very important in T20s. His performance will be great," she said.
Delhi Capitals Signed KL Rahul for ₹12 Crore
KL Rahul was bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹12 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction after his release by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Delhi also released Rishabh Pant, their previous captain, who was subsequently bought by LSG for ₹27 crore.
Uncertainty Over Rahul's Availability for First Match
Delhi Capitals will play Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 in Visakhapatnam, but KL Rahul's availability for the game is still unclear due to personal engagements.
Key Takeaways
- KL Rahul will miss the first two IPL 2025 matches because of personal reasons.
- Delhi Capitals picked him up at ₹12 crore after LSG released him.
- Rishabh Pant shifted to LSG for ₹27 crore at the auction.
- Delhi Capitals and LSG will be up against each other on March 24, but Rahul's status is questionable.
His return will be of paramount importance to Delhi Capitals if they are to have a strong tournament start.
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