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KL Rahul has performed strongly on many occasions. But he has been out of form for some time now. Now there is shocking news for Rahul's fans. According to a report, Lucknow Supergiants may release Rahul. Before the mega auction of IPL 2025, teams will have to announce the release and retention list. In this regard, Lucknow can release Rahul. If we talk about retaining players, Mayank Yadav and Nicholas Puran can be retained.
KL Rahul's performance was nothing special
According to a report, Lucknow Super Giants team management is not happy with KL Rahul. Rahul has been the captain of the team for the last three seasons. But the management is not happy with his strike rate. The team has made Zaheer Khan a mentor. The coach is Justin Langer. Both of them have discussed a lot about Rahul's figures. Even in the last season, Lucknow's performance was not anything special. Due to all these reasons Rahul may now be out of the team.
This could be the real reason for releasing KL Rahul
Rahul played 15 matches in IPL 2022. Meanwhile, 616 runs were scored with the help of one century. His strike rate was 135.38. He played 9 matches in 2023 and scored 274 runs. During this period the strike rate was 113.22. He hit only 4 sixes this season. After this, he played 14 matches and scored 520 runs in 2024. The strike rate here was 136.12. The team management is not happy with his strike rate. According to the report, his strike rate does not match the pace of the game.
Lucknow can retain Mayank and Puran
Lucknow Super Giants can retain three players. Fast bowlers Mayank Yadav, Nicholas Puran and Ravi Bishnoi can be included in this list. Lucknow is looking at Mayank as its future. With experience Mayank can become an even more lethal bowler.
Big bid will be made for Rahul in the auction
Lucknow's team management may leave room for Rahul. The management can buy them in mega auction. But no decision has been taken yet.