‘The Auction Was Nerve-Wracking’: KL Rahul Expresses His Raw Honesty On The IPL 2025 Mega Auction Experience

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has expressed the genuine feelings he had during the IPL 2025 auction, saying that it was a nerve-wracking experience because of the unpredictability of the situation. He also expressed being nervous and a little anxious, as the players did not know where a cricketer would end up going, which is difficult. Additionally, it gets even tougher for a player as their career is at stake.

KL Rahul Gets Brutally Honest On The IPL Auction Experience

KL Rahul was a part of the auction pool after being released by the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL auction. KL was one of the top players up for grabs in the auction, and the stumper was sought by teams like KKR, DC, & RCB before eventually being picked up by the Delhi Capitals for a whopping INR 14 Crore. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up on the emotions he had when his name was announced by the auctioneer.

"The auction was a nerve-wracking experience. As a player, not knowing which team you will end up with is never easy. Over the years, I've seen how unpredictable auctions can be — there's no fixed pattern to how things unfold. Having been a captain for the last three seasons, I have been actively involved in the process of building a team.

"I understand the kind of pressure franchises face when assembling a squad. But from a player's perspective, it's even tougher because your career is at stake. The auction can shape a player's future or present unexpected challenges. I was definitely nervous, even a little anxious. But at the same time, I knew this was the right step for my career. There was excitement too, though it didn't last very long because reality sets in quickly," KL Rahul said while speaking to JioStar.

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KL Set For Action In IPL, To Add A New Chapter With DC

KL Rahul was a part of Team India in the ICC Champions Trophy, where he played a vital role in the middle order and effectively held his composure to help the Men in Blue win the coveted titles. The India star scored the winning runs against Australia in the semifinal stage, where he smacked a six off Glenn Maxwell's delivery.

With the Delhi Capitals picking up KL Rahul in the mega-auction, it is yet to be seen whether the franchise intends to hand him the captaincy reins ahead of the IPL 2025 season.

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