Indian opener KL Rahul, who is performing brilliantly on the England tour, may soon touch new heights of fortune. Rahul, who is in excellent form, is not only creating a buzz in international cricket, but now his career may also take a new turn in the IPL.
Sports News: Experienced Indian cricket team batsman and wicket-keeper KL Rahul is once again in the headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to the latest reports, Rahul is preparing to change teams in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. He may bid farewell to Delhi Capitals and be seen in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey. With this deal, he is likely to get the command of captaincy and a hefty sum of up to ₹25 crores.
KL Rahul's Form and Recent Performance
Currently on the England tour, KL Rahul is in शानदार form. He is constantly impressing with his batting and making important contributions to Team India. Playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, he scored more than 500 runs and did not disappoint his franchise. Delhi had bought him for ₹14 crores, but now KKR has its eyes on Rahul and the franchise is ready to give him a big amount and a big responsibility.
KKR's Need for a Change in Captaincy
In 2024, KKR won the IPL title under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, but in 2025, the team's performance declined and Shreyas was not retained. Ajinkya Rahane took over as captain in his place, but the team performed very disappointingly. After this failure, KKR is looking for a new, experienced and reliable captain.
In such a situation, the team is expected to get a new direction under the captaincy of KL Rahul. Rahul has deep experience of captaincy in IPL—he has also led Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants before.
₹25 Crore Deal and Multi-Role
According to reports, if Kolkata Knight Riders includes KL Rahul in their team, then he can get a deal of up to ₹25 crores. This can make him the most expensive player ever. Before this, KKR had spent ₹23.75 crore on all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, but that deal proved unsuccessful for the team.
Rahul is not only a brilliant opener, but he can also do wicket-keeping and the team can find balance under his captaincy. With his arrival, KKR can get a solution to three major problems - top order batting, wicket-keeping and captaincy - simultaneously.
In IPL 2026, there is a possibility of another mega auction, where many big players can change teams. Discussions have already started among fans and cricket experts regarding the possible transfer of KL Rahul. Imaginations are being made on social media about seeing Rahul in KKR's jersey.
