Mon Nov 25 04:53:36 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Capitals Snag KL Rahul for ₹14 Crore in Surprise IPL 2025 Auction Move

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The IPL 2025 mega auction saw a dramatic turn of events as KL Rahul, previously captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was unexpectedly acquired by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for a hefty ₹14 crore. The bidding war began with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), escalating to a final bid of ₹11.75 crore before they were outbid by DC.

Rahul’s former team, LSG, had the right to match (RTM) card, but owner Sanjeev Goenka surprisingly chose not to exercise it, despite a previous high-profile disagreement with Rahul. This decision left the path clear for Delhi to secure the star batsman.

The auction sparked renewed interest in the fallout between Rahul and Goenka from IPL 2024, following an LSG loss where a heated exchange between the two was caught on camera and went viral. Rahul, who earned ₹17 crore last season with LSG, was not retained by the team. The auction outcome has left many speculating on the reasons behind Goenka’s decision not to retain Rahul, despite expectations he would be a priority for LSG.

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