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Blow To Delhi Capitals! KL Rahul Likely To Miss Start Of IPL 2025

Abhinav Tyagi

KL Rahul- (Source:@Johns/X.com)KL Rahul- (Source:@Johns/X.com)

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In a significant development, Delhi Capitals have dealt a heavy blow as their new buy and captaincy prospect KL Rahul is likely to miss the first couple of matches of IPL 2025. According to a report from News18, the Capitals can breathe a sigh of relief as KL isn't injured but will miss the first few games because of birth of his first child.

It is worth noting that in November 2024, KL and his wife Athiya Shetty had revealed that they are expecting their first child in April, which is why KL would be on paternity leave. Further, for the unversed, the new season of IPL will begin from March 22. 

Delhi Capitals To Begin Preparations For IPL 2025 Shortly

According to the same report, KL Rahul alongside big guns like Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurk will assemble in Visakhapatnam from March 17 and 18. It is worth noting that the Captials will play their few home games in Visakhapatnam and later play at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which is why they have set-up their training session in the south.

While most of the players will join the squad directly in Visakhapatnam, Faf du Plessis will also have a short trip to Delhi and take part in three-day training session. 

Axar Patel To Lead Delhi Capitals In IPL 2025?

Delhi Capitals are yet to announce their captain as they are still choosing between Axar Patel and KL Rahul. The Capitals have two strong captaincy choices and now with KL likely to be out for the first two games, Patel is most likely to lead the Capitals. 

Talking about KL and DC, the Capitals bought the former LSG captain for a whopping 14 crores. Further, DC will start their IPL campaign from March 24 when they take on LSG.