KL Rahul Flies Back Home, Set To Miss Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 Opener Against Lucknow Super Giants

K Rahul is all set to miss Delhi Capitals ‘ IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants . As per Cricbuzz, Rahul has received special permission from the Delhi Capitals management and will fly to his home to be with his wife  Athiya Shetty. family friend of Rahul told Cricbuzz, “He has returned home to be with his wife, as the baby is expected any time. However, he is certain to be available for the team’s next game.”

Rahul had joined the DC camp but there have been reports that the player might miss a couple of matches due to personal reasons. The couple is expecting their first baby and Rahul decided to be with his wife at this time. The star Indian batter wasn’t retained by LSG after IPL 2024, and DC snapped him up for a whopping INR 14 crore.

Rahul played a huge part in India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph and will be central to the Capitals’ plans. They haven’t lifted the IPL title once and have overhauled their entire setup. They roped in head coach Hemang Badani, director of cricket Venugopal Rao, mentor Kevin Pietersen, bowling coach Munaf Patel and assistant coach Matthew Mott in a bid to turn around their fortunes.’

Delhi appointed Axar Patel as their captain while Faf du Plessis have been given the charge to be Axar’s deputy. Rahul had rigorous training under Abhishek Nayar in Mumbai to prepare himself for the IPL and it remains to be seen when he will return this season.

Delhi are hosting LSG at their alternate home in Vizag on Monday.