Player trades and releases are common during the off-season. Teams are allowed to make trades up to a week before the auction and continue until a month before the next season’s start. Trades can be all-cash deals or player swaps, allowing franchises to adjust their squads based on tactical and financial needs.
Rahane stepped down from captaincy for Mumbai in domestic cricket. The Kolkata team will have to appoint a new captain for the next season. They also need a wicketkeeper-batter after Quinton de Kock’s poor run, as he scored only 152 runs in eight matches.
KL Rahul Likely to Leave Delhi Capitals if Sanju Samson Joins
On his YouTube channel, RepSports journalist Rohit Juglan stated that if Sanju Samson’s move to the Delhi Capitals goes through, KL Rahul might consider joining another franchise. He also clarified that no official discussions have taken place so far.
"Now, where will KL Rahul go? Could he join KKR? It’s very much possible. I’m not denying that. However, I don’t have any confirmed information suggesting that discussions have started between Kolkata Knight Riders and KL Rahul," he added.
Another Franchise Also Interested in Rahul Besides KKR
“If Abhishek Nair believes Rahul is the right man, then he’s the one who can lead KKR,” Juglan said. “He can captain the side, open the innings, and keep wickets, solving three key issues for the team. Rahul would fit into the KKR setup seamlessly."
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