There have been a lot of talks about KL Rahul and none of them have been great enough at least in recent times. When India needed him desperately against New Zealand, he failed to come up clutch and the woes continued to pile up. With that being said, one of the most obvious discussions going on is whether the Lucknow Super Giants will like to keep their faith in their captain?
The last season witnessed some major rift between Rahul and the owner of LSG, Sanjeev Goenka. However, as per the latest update, the owner had told Rahul that he is a priceless asset to the team.
After the price retention slots were being announced, an important moot around the corner now revolves around the fact whether splurging INR 18 crores for Rahul is worth it? Here are three reasons why KL Rahul should be a good retention for LSG.
#1 Proven campaigner in the IPL
The LSG captain has been one of the pennant-bearers of excellence for whichsoever team he has played. There have been flak about his scoring rate but then with the kind of firepower that LSG can procure in the auction, a stable knock in the center gives them strength like none other. More importantly, the preceding exposure of KL Rahul makes him a favourite to steer his team to favourable situations.
#2 Premium batter with wicket-keeping responsibilities
KL Rahul is an excellent batter which goes without saying. However, his retention would mean that LSG will save a wicket-keeping slot with Rahul. In that place, they can get in an extra bowler, all-rounder or a specialist batter maybe. As we already know that in T20 cricket, utility of a player comes ahead of how good and great he is.
#3 With LSG since the start
He is with the Lucknow Super Giants since the inception of the team. If someone understand the values, the ethos and the beliefs of the team better than anyone else, it has to be KL Rahul. Being a captain of the team ever since its inception possibly gives you the best possible perspective of the side and also the clarity that how the team wants to go forward.
