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KL Rahul admits he was nervous and little anxious during IPL 2025 mega-auction

India’s wicket-keeper bat KL Rahul admitted he was feeling nervous and a little anxious during the IPL 2025 mega auction. After IPL 2024, Rahul was released by Lucknow Super Giants and he was bagged by Delhi Capitals for a whopping amount of INR 14 crores, making him the most expensive buy of the season for Delhi.

Rahul acknowledged it is hard to predict the dynamics of the IPL auction as unexpected things can happen during the two-day course.

Rahul led LSG in the last three seasons of the IPL and revealed he understands how an IPL team is built by the owners during the auction.

Rahul said on JioHotstar, “The auction was a nerve-wracking experience. As a player, not knowing which team you will end up with is never easy. Over the years, I’ve seen how unpredictable auctions can be—there’s no fixed pattern to how things unfold.”

“Having been a captain for the last three seasons, I have been actively involved in the process of building a team. I understand the kind of pressure franchises face when assembling a squad. But from a player’s perspective, it’s even tougher because your career is at stake. The auction can shape a player’s future or present unexpected challenges. I was definitely nervous, even a little anxious,” Rahul added.

Rahul is excited to join Delhi Capitals and feels it would be a new experience for him.

“This will be a new experience for me—joining a new franchise, possibly my fourth or fifth team in the IPL. I feel both excited and a little nervous.”

Rahul is in good form with the bat as he scored 140 runs in four innings of the Champions Trophy 2025 at an average of 140 and a strike rate of almost 98.

Delhi Capitals will begin their campaign against LSG at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 24th March.

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