KL Rahul Denies Trade Rumours, Set To Play For Delhi Capitals In IPL 2027

KL Rahul will continue to play for Delhi Capitals. Photo: BCCI

KL Rahul and Delhi Capitals (DC) have denied the rumours of the star batter leaving the franchise before the IPL 2027 mini-auction. DC's co-owner, Parth Jindal, heaped praise on 'clutch player' Rahul and said that they still have unfinished business. "KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals - one of the nicest guys i know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL," Jindal wrote on X.

Rahul was quick to react to Jindal's post and wrote that he couldn't wait for the new season. "Thank you , can’t wait for the coming season," Rahul wrote. Their conversation has confirmed that Rahul isn't going anywhere and he will continue to play for the Delhi-based franchise.

Rahul joined DC for a huge amount of Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. He scored 539 runs in IPL 2025 and followed up with 593 runs in the next season. He has been playing under Axar Patel's captaincy since joining DC.

Rahul has captained Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL. Both teams failed to play a final under his leadership.

KL Rahul is a regular in Test and ODI teams. Photo: BCCI

KL Rahul breached the 500-run mark in IPL 2026 and scored 593 runs in 13 innings. His tally included one century and three half-centuries. Rahul left LSG before the IPL 2025 mega-auction and he has been with DC since then. Rahul scored 539 runs in IPL 2025.

Rahul is among the most consistent batters in IPL. He piled up 659 runs in IPL 2018 and followed up with 593 runs. Rahul scored 670 runs in IPL 2020 and 626 runs in IPL 2021. He has breached the 500-run mark in the last three seasons. He has piled up 5815 runs in 159 matches. He missed IPL 2017 due to an injury.

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