KL Rahul, the star Indian batter, will be missing the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) opening match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The reason for his absence is a personal one – Rahul has flown back home to be with his wife, Athiya Shetty, as the couple is expecting their first child.
Rahul, who was purchased by the Delhi Capitals for INR 12 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had joined the team’s camp in Visakhapatnam. However, he received news that his wife was expecting their baby at any moment, prompting him to rush back to home.
The Delhi Capitals management has granted Rahul special permission to miss the match, and he is expected to rejoin the team for their next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30.
Rahul’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Delhi Capitals, but the team will be looking to their other players to step up and fill the void. With several LSG players nursing injuries, the Capitals will be looking to capitalize on their opponents’ weaknesses and secure a win in their opening match.
