Why KL Rahul could miss the initial IPL 2025 matches?

KL Rahul, who was purchased by the Delhi Capitals for INR14 crores during the Indian Premier League 2025 major auction, is probably going to miss the season's opening. The India batsman-wicketkeeper was recently active at the Champions Trophy 2025, where he assisted his team in defeating New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai.

Throughout the competition, Rahul was selected before Pant in the starting lineup, and his consistently dependable performances served as justification for his selection. The 32-year-old's glove performance has also improved, as seen by India's Champions Trophy campaign. 

Rahul was India's key player throughout their successful Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, scoring 140 runs. Additionally, he effortlessly assumed the finisher role, ending the argument that he wasn't cut out for it. He was undefeated three times in four innings, demonstrating his value to the team. He hit an undefeated 34*-run knock against New Zealand in the final after scoring 42* against Australia in the semi-finals.

The Delhi camp has been informed of the former LSG captain's possible absence as the 18th season of the IPL draws near. See more below. After getting married in January 2023, Rahul and his wife, Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty, revealed in November 2024 that they were expecting their first child. The athlete may be missing the first few games for personal reasons, according to the News18 source. The athlete may be missing the first few games for personal reasons, as they anticipate the birth of their first child around this time, according to the News18 story.

He is also one of the contenders to head DC in the years after Rishabh Pant, after being released from the LSG. The Delhi Capitals may need to reconsider their starting lineup in light of his brief absence. An opportunity to take the field may be given to Prithvi Shaw, who has struggled in recent seasons. Another option would be Harry Brook of England, who was purchased for INR 6.25 crore.

He has amassed 4683 runs in 132 games during his IPL career, which started in 2013 while playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants. With four hundred and 37 fifties under his belt, he averages 45.47.

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