Star Indian cricketer KL Rahul recently caused a stir on social media with a cryptic Instagram post that hinted at a major announcement. Speculations ran wild, with many believing that Rahul might be considering retirement from international cricket after being left out of India’s T20 squad. However, all rumors were put to rest when it was revealed that Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty had organized an auction to raise funds for special children.
The auction, which featured jerseys and cricket bats of Rahul’s current and former teammates, managed to raise an impressive sum of Rs 1.93 crores. The most sought-after item at the auction was Virat Kohli’s jersey, which fetched a whopping Rs 40 lakh. Kohli’s gloves were the second most expensive item, selling for Rs 28 lakh. Bats belonging to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid also garnered significant amounts, raising Rs 24 lakh, Rs 13 lakh, and Rs 11 lakh respectively.
Despite not being a part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad, Rahul’s future in cricket has been a topic of intense discussion. With senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announcing their retirement, fans were concerned that Rahul might follow suit. Additionally, speculation about his captaincy role in the IPL team Lucknow Super has been rife, with many suggesting that the franchise might look for a new leader in the upcoming mega auction.
Looking ahead, Rahul is set to feature in the Duleep Trophy as part of the India ‚A‘ squad under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. With competition from players like Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel, Rahul will have to fight for a spot in the Indian team. While Pant is likely to take on the wicket-keeping duties, Rahul could still find a place in the playing XI as a non-keeper.
As fans eagerly await Rahul’s next move, it is clear that the talented batter has a bright future ahead of him. Whether it’s on the field or off it, Rahul’s commitment to charitable causes and his passion for the game continue to make him a beloved figure in Indian cricket.