KL Rahul Responds To Delhi Capitals Owner's Post, Settles IPL Trade Rumours

KL Rahul has put an finish to hypothesis surrounding his future with Delhi Capitals forward of the IPL 2027 mini public sale. Because the conclusion of the 2026 season, a number of studies and rumours have surfaced relating to potential participant trades amongst franchises. Whereas Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav have formally been concerned in a commerce, with former returning to DC and the latter Kuldeep becoming a member of to Lucknow Tremendous Giants, Rahul has now made it clear that he’ll proceed with DC within the upcoming season.

The hypothesis gained traction after Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal praised Rahul in a submit on X (previously Twitter). Calling him a “clutch participant,” Jindal additionally hinted at unfinished enterprise with the franchise.

“KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of many nicest guys I do know and one who places the staff earlier than himself all the time. We’ve got unfinished enterprise and can work onerous collectively to make Delhi proud @IPL,” Jindal wrote on X.

Responding to the submit, Rahul wrote, “Thanks, cannot look forward to the approaching season.” His reply successfully confirmed that he’s staying with Delhi Capitals and can don the franchise’s jersey as soon as once more in IPL 2027.

Thanks , cannot look forward to the approaching season . https://t.co/loH9FUXylq

— Ok L Rahul (@klrahul) September 7, 2026

Rahul joined Delhi Capitals forward of IPL 2025 for Rs 14 crore. He loved two prolific seasons with the franchise, scoring 539 runs in 2025 and following it up with 593 runs in 2026. Earlier than becoming a member of DC, Rahul captained Punjab Kings and later led Lucknow Tremendous Giants for 3 seasons.

Hardik to stick with MI?

After months of commerce rumours, it has now emerged that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya may keep on with Mumbai Indians (MI) for one more 12 months – even with out captaincy.

In response to studies, commerce talks involving Hardik are but to materialize, with MI not but discovering an sufficient deal. Due to this fact, the potential for Hardik staying with the franchise for IPL 2027 has not been dominated out. Nonetheless, the franchise is reportedly set for a captaincy change, with Rohit Sharma closely concerned within the decision-making.