KL Rahul's Future Uncertain with Lucknow Super Giants

KL Rahul's future with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) remains uncertain as franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka described him as 'an integral part' of the team but avoided confirming retention or captaincy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Speculation arose after a heated exchange between Goenka and Rahul following a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading to questions about Rahul's happiness and potential departure. Despite this, Rahul recently met with Goenka, expressing his desire to stay with the franchise, although Goenka emphasized the need to wait for the BCCI's retention policy announcement before making any decisions. Goenka reassured that Rahul is like family to the franchise and highlighted that they have until November to finalize their plans. The team also announced Zaheer Khan as their new mentor, further indicating a potential strategic shift. Reports suggest that Rahul may be considering a return to Royal Challengers Bangalore, intensifying the speculation around his future.