KL Rahul’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has become a subject of intense speculation following his recent comments about a potential move to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The rumors gained traction after a viral video emerged of Rahul engaging in a conversation with a fan who expressed his desire to see the star batsman join RCB.
Rahul’s IPL journey began with RCB in 2013, where he spent two seasons before moving to Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2014 and 2015 campaigns. He returned to RCB in 2016 but missed the entire 2017 season due to injury. After his release from RCB, Rahul joined Punjab Kings, where he played from 2018 to 2021.
In 2022, Rahul became the captain of the newly formed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise. Under his leadership, LSG reached the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023, but failed to advance beyond the knockout rounds. However, the team’s performance dipped in 2024, finishing seventh in the league standings.
Rahul’s recent comments have fueled speculation that he may be considering a move to RCB ahead of the 2025 IPL season. In the viral video, a fan asked Rahul about the possibility of joining RCB, to which the batsman replied, “Let’s hope so.”
If Rahul does make the switch to RCB, it would be a significant move for both the player and the franchise. Rahul is one of the most talented batsmen in the IPL, and his addition to RCB’s already formidable lineup would make them a formidable force.
However, it remains to be seen whether Rahul will actually leave LSG. He has been a key figure in the franchise’s success, and it is unclear whether he would be willing to give up his captaincy and move to another team.
