Recent reports by Senior Journalist, Times of India, have revealed that Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL franchisees, Delhi Capital wicket-keeper Batter Batter KL Rahul for their upcoming season.
IPL 2026 will be played next year, and the trade window has been opened for all teams and will remain open until the next season. The auction will begin at the end of this year, but many teams will keep an eye on the players in the pre-season as trades.
KKR Eye KL Rahul from Delhi capitals for IPL 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders are 2024 season defending champions; However, he did not have a great campaign in the previous season. He decided to participate with IPL-winner captain Shreyas Iyer, who instead led a successful IPL season and his new franchise in his second final in the history of IPL.
KKR lost several games and perhaps cited its early pair as a major reason for failure. Both Quinton de Koke and Rahmanullah Gurbaz failed to promise to the top; Therefore, KL Rahul can be considered a great option to change him.
Some IPL updates: Hearing that Kolkata Knight Riders are actually eager to get KL Rahul through business…. @Kkriders @IPL
– Gaurav Gupta (@Toi_Gauravg) 31 July, 2025
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