KL Rahul. | (Image Credits: X)
Team India and Delhi Capitals keeper-batter KL Rahul was seen performing a ceremony as he sought blessings from Lord Ganesh before IPL 2025. In a video surfaced on social media, the Karnataka-born cricketer was seen in a religious avatar while performing the pooja. Rahul, one of the most expensive players in the auction, is yet to join the Capitals’ camp.
Rahul, who struck 520 runs in 14 matches while being part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) but wasn’t retained by them ahead of IPL 2025, with the franchise not reaching the playoffs. However, the Capitals seized the opportunity in the auction held in November 2024 in Saudi Arabia, shelling out ₹14 crore.
Below is the video of Rahul performing a ceremony before Lord Ganesh ahead of IPL 2024:
Although Rahul’s keeping wasn’t quite up to the mark in Champions Trophy 2025, he played a pivotal role in Team India’s win with the bat. He kept his nerve in the semi-final against Australia and the final against New Zealand, scoring useful runs to get their side over the line.
