Before IPL 2022, a big news is coming out. Actually, India's star batsman KL Rahul has broken ties with the Punjab Kings team. KL Rahul can captain the new IPL team Lucknow in IPL 2022. It has been learned that KL Rahul has accepted the proposal of Lucknow team owner Sanjeev Goenka.
According to a report in Indian Express, KL Rahul has agreed to join the Lucknow team. Let us tell you that KL Rahul had a great performance in IPL 2021. KL Rahul scored 626 runs in 13 matches of IPL 2021 at an average of 62.60. Rahul had scored 6 half-centuries during this period. KL Rahul's departure in any other IPL team is a big setback for Punjab Kings.
Big blow for Punjab Kings
Let us tell you that by November 30, the IPL teams have to submit the list of retained players. The IPL 2022 tournament will be of 10 teams, before which a mega auction is going to happen. The preparations for the mega auction are in full swing. Rahul's departure is a big blow for Punjab Kings.
Rahul continues his brilliant performance
KL Rahul had also recently performed brilliantly in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand. However, before the Test series against New Zealand, KL Rahul has been ruled out of the Kanpur Test due to injury. KL Rahul has a strain in his left thigh muscle. Rahul will now undergo rehabilitation at the NCA to prepare for the series against South Africa next month.