KL Rahul has become the first Indian player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to play three key roles for a franchise. KL Rahul, who is leading Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the first time in the IPL is all set to become the first player after former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist as captain, opener, and teammate. Wicketkeeper in the tournament
Gilchrist, who has played six seasons of
IPL cricket represented Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab for three years
each.
During his 82 matches in the league, the
former Aussie talisman also played the role of captain, wicketkeeper and
opener for his team.
After the departure of Ravichandran
Ashwin's before the 13th edition of the IPL, Rahul was named’ the KXIP captain.
The 28-year-old has been playing the role
of wicketkeeper-batsman since he transferred big money from Royal Challengers
Bangalore (RCB) a few years ago and has become one of the best Indian openers
in the business.
After a brilliant start to IPL 2020 with
the clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, now the focus is on
the second game between the capitals of Delhi and Kings XI Punjab in Dubai.
Both teams will be determined to end their
IPL jingles and win the title for the first time.
The head-to-head record between Kings XI
Punjab and Delhi Capitals is quite fast, Kings XI Punjab has won 14 out of 24
matches while Delhi Capital has won 10.
The two sides will be led by KL Rahul and Shreyas
Iyer, both young gunmen who are set to claim India's captaincy in the near
future.
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