IPL 2022: Leaving Punjab Kings was a troublesome name, says Lucknow captain KL Rahul

IPL 2022: KL Rahul, who had led Punjab Kings within the final two seasons, determined to not be retained by the previous finalists. He was drafted by new franchise Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 16 crore.

KL Rahul will lead Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 (Photo Courtesy: KL Rahul Twitter)

HIGHLIGHTSKL Rahul was drafted by Lucknow franchise for Rs 16 croreRahul ended his 4-year affiliation with Punjab KingsMayank Agarwal will lead PBKS in IPL 2022

India’s star batter KL Rahul on Monday stated leaving Punjab Kings was a troublesome determination however he needed to discover one thing new when he selected to not be retained by the previous finalists forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega public sale.

KL Rahul, who had led PBKS in 2020 and 2021 after becoming a member of the franchise in 2018, moved to Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul was drafted by the brand new franchise, owned by RP Sanjiv Goenka Group for Rs 16 crore and was appointed their captain for IPL 2022.

Rahul had scored in extra of 550 in every of the final 4 seasons for Punjab Kings however the India opener was not in a position to win a title with the Anil Kumble-coached franchise.

Rahul was drafted in together with Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi by the Lucknow Super Giants who had a advantageous public sale in Bengaluru, roping in some thrilling skills for the brand new season, beginning March 26.

“I have been with them for four years and I’ve had a great run with them. Just wanted to see what’s in store for me and if there’s a new journey for me. It was a tough call obviously. I have been attached to Punjab for a long time. I wanted to see if I can do something else,” Rahul instructed Red Bull.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings appointed Mayank Agarwal, whom they retained, as captain for IPL 2022. There wa hypothesis about their new-signing Shikhar Dhawan taking on as captain however PBKS went for his or her dependable opener to steer the aspect.

Earlier throughout the public sale, head coach Kumble had conceded that PBKS had been involved in retaining Rahul however they revered his determination to depart the franchise after the IPL 2021 season.

“We wanted to retain him, that is one of the reasons we chose him as captain two years back. But he decided to go into the auction. We respect that, we honour his decision. It’s the player’s prerogative,” Kumble stated.

Lucknow Super Giants will open their marketing campaign in opposition to one other new group in Gujarat Titans led by Hardik Pandya whereas PBKS tackle Royal Challengers Bangalore of their opener on March 27.