
KL Rahul to Miss Delhi Capitals' Opening Game Against LSG
Key Details:
- Absence Reason: KL Rahul will miss Delhi Capitals' opening game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) due to personal reasons related to the impending birth of his first child.
- Return Date: He is expected to rejoin the team for their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30.
- Family Update: Rahul rushed back to Mumbai after learning his wife, Athiya Shetty, could give birth at any moment.
Career Context:
- Form and Ambitions: Rahul, in excellent form, was a standout performer for India in the Champions Trophy. He aims to reclaim his place in India's T20I squad.
- Preparation: Before joining Delhi Capitals, he trained in Mumbai under India's assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, in preparation for the IPL season.
- Recent Move: Rahul, who led LSG for the past three seasons, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for INR 12 crore in the IPL mega auction.
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