KL Rahul Inquires IPL Franchise Owner About 'Opening' In This Team Days After IPL Auction. Image Viral

Just a couple of days after being bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, KL Rahul seems to already be in good terms with the management of the franchise. DC co-owner Parth Jindal had stated that he intends to treat KL Rahul with the "love and respect he deserves" following the auction, and also mentioned that him and Rahul had visited football Bengaluru FC matches together, another team owned by Jindal. Now Rahul has put up a hilarious post on his Instagram, putting a clip of him juggling a cricket ball and asking Jindal whether there is a spot at Bengaluru FC too.

"Got an opening at Bengaluru FC?" posted Rahul on an Instagram story. It is important to note that Rahul hails from Bengaluru as well.

KL Rahul's IPL journey has seen him represent four different franchises: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite his stellar performances, an IPL title has remained elusive. His move to the Delhi Capitals signals a mutual pursuit of the coveted trophy, as both player and team aim to end their title drought.

Rahul's versatility as a batter and wicketkeeper has established him as one of the league's most valuable players. Starting his IPL career in the middle order, he soon transitioned to an opening role, consistently topping the run charts. Between 2018 and 2022, Rahul scored over 590 runs each season, underscoring his reliability and prowess at the crease.

In 2018, Rahul stunned fans with a blazing 14-ball fifty against the Delhi Daredevils, setting a record for the fastest half-century in the tournament at the time.

In 2020, he won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the season, amassing an