Begin typing your search...

    Rahul set to lead Lucknow IPL franchise

    K L Rahul will captain the yet-to-be-named Lucknow franchise in the upcoming IPL, a league source confirmed on Tuesday.

    Rahul set to lead Lucknow IPL franchise
    X
    KL Rahul in Punjab colours. File photo

    New Delhi

    It is learnt that Rahul is one of the players Lucknow has picked from the draft ahead of the mega auction on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.

    The other two are likely to be Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and uncapped leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi.

    “Rahul will captain Lucknow. The team is deciding on the other two draft picks,” an IPL source revealed.

    Rahul led Punjab Kings for the past two seasons but did not want to stay at the franchise. Bishnoi was also with Punjab while Stoinis represented Delhi Capitals.

    Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

    Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

    Click here for iOS

    Click here for Android

    migrator
    Next Story