Celebrated batsman KL Rahul has opened on why he parted ways with Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Rahul captained the Punjab franchise in the last two seasons but failed to attain the desired results.
He thereafter was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants as their captain ahead of the mega auction last month. Recently, KL Rahul opened up about the decision of leaving PBKS and admitted that it was a very tough call but a necessary one as he wanted to move in a different direction.
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Speaking to Red Bull Cricket, KL Rahul said:
“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.”
KL Rahul was one of the top performers for the franchise from 2018 to 2021 scoring 2,548 runs in 55 games for the side at an average of 54.9.
“He decided to go into the auction” – Anil Kumble on not retaining KL Rahul
Speaking on Star Sports at the time of the IPL retention list announcement, Punjab head coach Anil Kumble revealed that the franchise did want to retain him but it was the India batter who wanted to leave the team.
The former Indian cricketer said:
“Obviously 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.”
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