🏏 IPL 2025: Axar Patel Uncertain About KL Rahuls Availability for DC vs LSG Opener
As the much-anticipated clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) approaches, there’s uncertainty surrounding the availability of star batter KL Rahul. Despite joining the DC camp in Visakhapatnam, Rahul was absent from the final practice session, raising doubts over his participation in Monday’s opener.
📌 What's the Latest on KL Rahul?
KL Rahul was picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore after being released by LSG. However, his wife Athiya Shetty is reportedly due to give birth soon, which might keep him out of the first few matches.
💬 DC Captain Axar Patel Said:
“Obviously, he joined the team… Right now we don’t know if he is available or not.”
🧢 DC’s Opening Options Without Rahul
With KL’s availability in doubt, Faf du Plessis is likely to open the innings alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk. Faf has also been named vice-captain following Harry Brook’s withdrawal from the tournament.
🧠 Axar’s Captaincy Mantra: Keep It Simple
Newly appointed DC captain Axar Patel is approaching his leadership role with calm confidence:
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"IPL has become a batter's game. My plan is simple – don’t complicate things. A good yorker is still a good ball.”
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Emphasizing execution over experimentation, Axar wants his team to stay relaxed and focus on the basics. 💪
⚔️ A Battle of Former Captains
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KL Rahul: Former LSG captain, now (possibly) a middle-order batter for DC
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Rishabh Pant: Ex-DC captain, now leading LSG in a fresh chapter
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The emotional stakes are high as two IPL giants face their former teams 💥
📅 Upcoming Matches & Schedule Highlights
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🆚 DC vs LSG – Monday, March 24
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🆚 GT vs PBKS – Tuesday, March 25
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✅ Teams like RCB, CSK & SRH have already started their campaigns with wins
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🔜 GT and PBKS are the last two teams yet to play their first game
⚠️ Final Word: KL Rahul Watch On
Whether KL Rahul takes the field or not, the DC vs LSG clash is packed with storylines: new captains, swapped loyalties, and high emotions. Don’t miss this epic showdown from Visakhapatnam!
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