LEAVING PUNJAB KINGS WAS A TOUGH CALL: KL RAHUL
(The Quiver): Newly-appointed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul has opened up on why he chose to leave the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2022 season.
The 29-year-old was not only the captain of PBKS but also a prolific run-scorer for the team. He also forged one of the best opening partnerships in the IPL alongside Mayank Agarwal.
However, KL Rahul revealed that he wanted to take on a new challenge and that was why he asked PBKS not to retain him ahead of the IPL 2022 season. Speaking to Red Bull Cricket, he stated:
“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.
”Ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, PBKS retained just two players in Agarwal and young Arshdeep Singh. Quite a few eyebrows were raised when the Kings let go of their star man Rahul.However, PBKS head coach Anil Kumble revealed that as much as they wanted to retain Rahul, it was the 29-year-old’s decision to move on. Kumble said while speaking to Star Sports after the retention announcement.
