Why KL Rahul Denied Delhi Captaincy in Tata IPL 2025?

The news that KL Rahul denied Delhi captaincy in the Tata IPL 2025 has created enough buzz everywhere. While every player dreams to captain his side, KL Rahul’s decision to decline the leadership role has grabbed several headlines. Because of this, cricket fans donned the hats of detectives and game experts to analyze the reason behind his refusal. Everyone is wondering why the classy player rejected the skipper position. Here are some reasons explained behind he said no.

The LSG experience: KL Rahul captained LSG ever since it joined the franchise in 2022. Under his leadership, LSG entered the eliminators in 2022 and 2023. However, in 2024, the Lucknow Super Giants remained in the seventh spot on the points table. While this result did upset KL Rahul, what troubled him was LSG chairman Sanjiv Goenka openly bashing him after losing to SRH. Rahul might have thought that he would be blamed if his team lost and preferred only to be part of it.

Captaincy affecting his performance: Unlike other captains in the Indian Premier League, KL Rahul is not aggressive but a soft-spoken person. He always remained calm and composed and never displayed his emotions on the field. KL must have realized that captaincy is becoming a burden on him and he is unable to play freely. He is planning to focus on his game and contribute to the team’s success rather than leading the side.

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty expecting a child in April: The soon-to-be-dad and his wife Athiya Shetty expect the arrival of their newborn in April 2025. Rahul would want to be with his wife during their memorable moment. He thought it would be unfair to leave the team in between, so he chose to stay as a member instead of captain.

Due to these reasons, KL Rahul refused the leadership role of the Delhi Captains in this IPL edition. Axar Patel will likely be leading the side. However, fans will miss his calmness as a captain.

KL is one of those few players who plays for Team India in all formats. With his unique technique and versatile skill, the Karnataka batter has anchored many memorable wins for India. Rahul’s recent performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 was widely appreciated for taking India beyond the finish line at crucial times.

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