Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal has revealed his conversation with star batsman KL Rahul after he was acquired by the Delhi-based franchise in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise chased both Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in the auction, but in the end they had to settle for KL Rahul.
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KL Rahul bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 14 crore
Delhi Capitals (DC) released their skipper Rishabh Pant ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, with the star wicketkeeper-batsman revealing that there was no monetary reason behind his exit.
DC entered the auction to get a new skipper and tried hard to lure their former captain Shreyas Iyer but they couldn’t as he was snapped up by Punjab Kings for INR 26.75 crore.
Delhi Capitals then tried to reacquire Rishabh Pant, but Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spent INR 27 crore for the wicketkeeper-batsman, and Delhi Capitals again lost the bidding war.
Their next target was KL Rahul, who headed to the auction after a dispute with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). DC managed to get Rahul for INR 14 crore and many felt it was a big steal.
I just want to earn respect and I know Parth from you – KL Rahul told DC co-owner
In an interaction with ESPNCricinfo, Parth Jindal spoke about the acquisition of KL Rahul and revealed the latter’s reaction. He said:
“He is very happy, very excited to be a part of Delhi. He has known me for a long time. He is a Bangalore (Bengaluru) boy. I own Bengaluru FC (in the Indian Super League), so he has watched a few matches with me. “
Parth Jindal further said that Rahul told him that he only needs “love, support and respect” from Delhi Capitals after his exit from Lucknow Super Giants. The DC co-owner also revealed that Rahul is desperate to win the IPL trophy with the franchise. He elaborated:
“I know his wife Athiya (Shetty) very well. She has been a close family friend while growing up in Mumbai. So he (Rahul) said, ‘I just want to play cricket.’ I just want to get the love and support.” of the franchise. I just want to earn respect and I know Parth from you, I will get it and I can’t be more excited to play for a friend and make Delhi win (IPL). .
He is an amazing batsman, I would say, technically sound – Parth Jindal
While talking about what KL Rahul brings to the table, Parth Jindal said that the batsman provides stability and is quite technically sound. He added that Rahul also guarantees a 450-run season in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“Stability, number one. He is an incredible batsman, I would say, technically sound. He will thrive at Kotla, given the size of the ground. He also gives us flexibility – he can bat anywhere in the top four, and that is a very skill. rare for someone. He is also a great veteran player in the locker room and a great game mind,” Parth Jindal said.
“And the most obvious thing it gives you is a guaranteed 450 runs (in a season), which is something he has done throughout his (IPL) career.”