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KL Rahul Awakened Inner KKR Fan-Boy With Heartfelt Post After IPL 2024 Victory

Debashis Sarangi

KL Rahul praised KKR after IPL win [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KnightsVibe/X]KL Rahul praised KKR after IPL win [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KnightsVibe/X]

According to emerging reports, Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the frontrunners to target veteran Indian batter KL Rahul in the trade window. Rahul, who currently plays for Delhi Capitals, has been one of the top performers in the Indian Premier League over the years. 

When KL Rahul Congratulated KKR For IPL 2024 Glory

KL Rahul, who has ample experience in opening the innings as well as captaining multiple teams in the IPL, expressed his admiration for the Knight Riders following their clinical win in the IPL 2024 final. 

Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR steamrolled Sunrisers Hyderabad in a riveting clash, clinching their third IPL title in the 2024 season. While Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell were the chief architects in SRH's batting collapse, restricting them to a paltry 113-run total, KKR's swashbuckling duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer did a commendable job, steering their side to IPL glory with power-packed knocks. 

KL Rahul acknowledged KKR's dominance and prowess following their emphatic victory in the ultimate clash. Taking to his official handle on sthe ocial media platform onstagram, Rahul heaped praise on the Knight Riders for playing an exciting brand of cricket, calling them the deserved winners of the competition. 

"A team that was consistent throughout the competition. A team that played an exciting brand of cricket. A team that deserved to win this season. Many congratulations @kkriders," Rahul posted. 

Rahul's sweet gesture elevated his stature as a proper sportsman while signifying his love and admiration for the Kolkata-based franchise. 

How Can KL Rahul Shape Up KKR's Lineup?

If KKR manage to trade in Rahul from DC, they will be empowered with a much more consistent top-order batter than Gurbaz and Quinton de Kock. Also, with Ajinkya Rahane being at the twilight of his career, Rahul's inclusion will also give KKR a solid captaincy option ahead of the 2026 season.