Indian Test team vice-captain KL Rahul has suffered a shock. After performing well for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, Rahul entered the Maharaja Trophy auction, where no team bid on him. Maharaja Trophy is organized by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

The Maharaja Trophy was earlier known as the Karnataka Premier League, but was renamed ‘Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20’ in 2022. The 2026 season will start from 20th June and the final will be played on 12th July.

KL Rahul remained unsold

KL Rahul had kept his base price at Rs 2 lakh in the auction, but none of the 6 teams bid on him in the opening round. This happened because due to the Indian cricket schedule, there were question marks over Rahul’s availability in the Maharaja Trophy. Team India has to play a lot of matches in the next 3 months and the franchises did not want to waste money on a player who had no guarantee of playing. KL Rahul scored 593 runs in 14 matches for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

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Many players including Padikkal and Manish Pandey were sold

KL Rahul may have remained unsold in the auction, but Devdutt Padikkal, Manish Pandey, Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Gopal and Karun Nair also found buyers.

A total of 6 teams will participate in the Maharaja Trophy, namely Kalyani Bengaluru Masters, Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Yoddha, Mysore Warriors, Coastal Kings Mangaluru, Hubli Tigers. This will be the fifth edition of this tournament. So far, the Maharaja Trophy has been won once each by Gulberg Mystics, Hubli Tigers, Mysore Warriors and Mangaluru Dragons. Bengaluru Blasters reached the finals twice, but could not win the title.

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KL Rahul has done what no one could do in IPL till now. He created history by playing an inning of 23 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Rahul has become the first batsman in the history of IPL to have scored 1,000 or more runs for three different teams. After scoring 16 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, he completed 1,000 runs in his IPL career while playing for Delhi Capitals.

KL Rahul became the first batsman to do so

Till now there has been no batsman in the Indian Premier League who has scored more than a thousand runs for three different teams. KL Rahul has so far scored 1,000 or more runs for Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. He crossed the mark of one thousand runs in the 24th innings for Delhi. KL Rahul has scored 1,007 runs for Delhi Capitals, 1410 runs for Lucknow Super Giants and 2548 runs while playing for Punjab Kings.

How many runs did KL Rahul score for whom?

Punjab Kings – 2548 runs

Lucknow Super Giants – 1410 runs

Delhi Capitals – 1007 runs

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KL Rahul has played for a total of five teams in his IPL career. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad are the only two teams for which Rahul could not reach the mark of one thousand runs. He scored 417 runs for RCB and 308 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Let us tell you that KL Rahul is in the race to win the Orange Cap of IPL 2026. So far he has scored 468 runs in 11 matches. He is still only 26 runs away from Orange Cap holder Heinrich Klaasen (494 runs). So far, Rahul has scored 5687 runs in his 160-match IPL career.

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KL Rahul has created history by scoring a century in 47 balls against Punjab Kings. Rahul has now come at third place in terms of scoring most centuries in the Indian Premier League. During this innings, Rahul has received the Orange Cap of IPL 2026. KL Rahul has scored more than 5,000 runs in his IPL career and he has broken three biggest records during his historic century against Punjab Kings.

KL Rahul destroyed 3 records

Most centuries in IPL- This was the sixth century of KL Rahul’s IPL career. He has equaled Chris Gayle in terms of scoring most centuries in the league. Now only Virat Kohli (8 centuries) and Jos Buttler (7 centuries) are ahead of him in this list.

• 8 centuries – Virat Kohli
• 7 Centuries – Jos Buttler
• 6 centuries – KL Rahul
• 6 centuries – Chris Gayle

Fastest century for Delhi Capitals- KL Rahul completed his century in 47 balls. This is the fastest century for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He broke the records of Virender Sehwag and Quinton de Kock. Sehwag and De Kock completed centuries for Delhi in 48 balls.

• 47 balls – KL Rahul
• 48 balls – Virender Sehwag
• 48 balls – Quinton de Kock

Highest individual score by an Indian in IPL- KL Rahul has become the Indian player to score the highest individual score in IPL. He broke Abhishek Sharma’s record of 141 runs. Also, he has become the first Indian batsman to score 150 or more runs in IPL.

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KL Rahul IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals has taken a big decision on the playing eleven before the start of IPL 2026. Head coach of Delhi team Hemang Badani says that his aim this time will be to remove the shortcomings in the top order. Coach Badani made it clear that this time KL Rahul will take the responsibility of opening. Let us remind you that in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals had fielded seven opening pairs, but most of the pairs flopped.

KL Rahul will open

KL Rahul batted mostly at numbers 3 and 4 last season. However, he also got a chance to open in the last few matches of the season. But coach Hemang Badani made it clear in the pre-season conference that this time senior player Rahul will open. But who will be his opening partner has not been disclosed.

Last time, Delhi had made a total of 7 opening pairs including Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, Jake Fraser McGurk and 13 changes were made in the top order.

Delhi Capitals team will play its first match in IPL 2026 with Lucknow Super Giants on 1 April. Before that, coach Hemang Badani said that opening partnerships are proving to be an important link in T20 cricket. This is the reason why Delhi is going to hand over the responsibility of opening to KL Rahul this time.

KL Rahul’s performance in IPL 2025

KL Rahul has been targeted for his average strike rate in T20 matches. But in recent times, he has improved his hitting ability. In IPL 2025, he scored 539 runs in 13 matches and the most important thing was that he scored runs at a strike rate of around 150. For their opening partner, Delhi has the option of Abhishek Porel, Pathum Nissanka and Prithvi Shav.

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KL Rahul is India’s star cricketer, who has also captained Team India. However, he is not part of the team for T20 World Cup 2026. It is surprising for a big player like Rahul to say that he does not consider himself very important for the team. He talked about his future planning in a conversation with the former England captain on ‘The Switch, Kevin Pietersen’ YouTube channel.

KL Rahul said in a conversation with Pietersen, “I did not fall in love with cricket because of people’s craze for cricket. I just chose it. I remember that my father also used to play cricket and whenever everyone was together at our house, all the men used to play cricket. Papa would make me bowl and I used to play the whole day because I enjoyed it. Perhaps it was written in my destiny to play cricket.”

I am not a superstar- KL Rahul

Rahul said, “I don’t think I am a superstar. I feel strange when people praise me.” Talking about the foundation he runs, Rahul said, “I have to tell myself how I got these opportunities. I can help those people who are struggling in their lives and need support. People also contact me directly, I got these opportunities because of cricket.

What did Rahul say on retirement?

Kevin Pietersen said that it is the most difficult thing to think about retirement in India, on which KL Rahul said, “Whenever I think about it, when you are honest with yourself, it is not difficult to do all this. When the time for retirement has to come, it will come, there is no point in prolonging it. Obviously there is still some time. I have been injured a lot and recovering from that is a difficult battle for any player. It is a mental battle when you lose. You accept.”

Rahul further said, “Cricket has given you a lot, which can last you for a long time. So leave it, just enjoy the things that you have. You have your family.”

I’m not that important

KL Rahul further said, “You know? I try to convince myself that I am not that important a player. Cricket will continue in our country, cricket will continue in the world. There are other important things. I think I have always had this mindset but ever since I had my first child, my perspective on life has changed.”

KL Rahul has come to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple amid India vs New Zealand ODI series. The third ODI match is to be played in Indore on Sunday, January 18, but before Indore, Rahul reached Ujjain, where he took blessings of Mahadev. Let us tell you that this is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Rahul also worshiped Nandi ritually. He bowed his head before Lord Shiva and took blessings.

KL Rahul has already come many times to visit Mahakal located in Ujjain. He came here with his parents before the start of IPL 2024. Apart from this, he had reached here with his wife Athiya Shetty before the Indore Test in 2023.

KL Rahul is in very good form at the moment. In the second ODI match played in Rajkot, Rahul had scored unbeaten 112 runs, but Team India lost that match by 7 wickets. Daryl Mitchell’s innings of 131 runs overshadowed Rahul’s century.

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Captain KL Rahul visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple today. pic.twitter.com/SUeOneMb6w

— IANS (@ians_india) January 16, 2026

Let us tell you that before Rahul, Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had also visited Mahakaleshwar temple. He reached here at 4 in the morning at the time of Bhasma Aarti.

The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is to be played on Sunday. Before this match to be played in Ranchi, Indian captain KL Rahul held a press conference on Saturday. During this, he admitted that his team India’s struggle against spin on home pitches is a matter of concern. However, he also said that at present he has no answer to deal with it.

Let us tell you that South Africa has clean swept the Indian team in the two-match Test series. Earlier, New Zealand had whitewashed India in the three-match Test series. In both the series, Indian batsmen were seen struggling against foreign spinners.

I don’t have any definite answer- KL Rahul

“We have not played spin well in the last few seasons. I really don’t know why we were able to do it earlier and why we are not able to do it now. I don’t have any definite answers. All we can do is individually and as a batting group see how we can improve,” Indian captain KL Rahul said in the press conference before the first ODI in Ranchi.

He said that the batsmen will have to look for technical and strategic changes and it will be a long process. Rahul further said, “This is not going to change overnight. We will look at the needs of improvement and hopefully we will be better prepared by the Sri Lanka and Australia series. We will also take advice from the senior players who have played spin very well.” Rahul said that Indian batsmen will have to find individual answers and improve their technique if they want to regain their traditional edge against spin.

What did KL Rahul say on the return of Virat and Rohit?

When asked about Virat Kohli’s rigorous training sessions, Rahul acknowledged the importance of strike rotation in the ODI format. He said, in ODI, each run is as important as fours and sixes. Virat is expert in this. We all keep learning from him. He is excited to be back and his presence is always important.

Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma are returning to the team. Regarding this, Rahul said, the importance of both of them is very big at any time. Having senior players in the team gives more confidence to the dressing room. We are very happy that they are here. Winning is the most important thing and we are focusing on that.

KL Rahul’s big statement on Ravindra Jadeja

Rahul also welcomed the return of Ravindra Jadeja, who is joining the team for the first time after the ICC Champions Trophy in March. He said, “Jaddu has performed well for India time and again. His experience is huge for us.” Rahul also said that players like Ruturaj Gaikwad are regularly left out due to a stable top order, but opportunities will come.

Difficult for Rishabh Pant to play

Rahul said that the playing eleven will be decided later and he did not say anything about giving the start to Rishabh Pant. However, it is accepted that Pant can play only as a batsman also. However, from the indications being received, it seems that Pant will not be a part of the playing eleven. Rahul did wicketkeeping in the practice session.

The 15 -member Indian team was announced on Tuesday for the 2025 Asia Cup. Many star players did not get a chance in this team. Which includes the names of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. During this time, let’s look at the playing-11 of those players of India, who have not found a place in the Asia Cup team.

Jaiswal-Sudarshan Opening, Iyer will be captain

Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan will be seen opening in this team. Sudarshan scored the most runs in IPL 2025. At the same time, KL Rahul can bat at number three. While Shreyas Iyer can come on number four. Only Iyer will take command of the team. In the IPL, he took his team to the finals.

Pandya-Parag will be team all-rounders

Krunal Pandya and Ryan Parag will have two all -rounders of this team. Pandya batted well while playing for RCB. At the same time, he took 17 wickets. At the same time, Parag scored 393 runs while playing for Rajasthan Royals and took three wickets.

Sai Kishore and Digvesh Rathi will be the main spinners

Left -arm spin bowler Sai Kishore and leg -spinner Digvesh Rathi will have two main spinners of this team. Both were excellent in IPL.

Famous Krishna and Siraj will handle bowling command

Fast bowling will be commanded by the Purple Cap winner of IPL 2025, famous Krishna and Mohammad Siraj. Siraj took 16 wickets in the tournament. At the same time, Harshal Patel will join as the third fast bowler.

Such will be the playing-11 of the players who do not join the Asia Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ryan Parag, Krunal Pandya, Sai Kishore, Digvesh Rathi, famous Krishna, Mohammad Siraj, Harshal Patel.

Indian team for 2025 Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (Vice -captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jaspreet Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh.

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The Asia Cup 2025 is to start from 9 September. At the same time, the final of the two will be held on September 28. This time the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format. This time many star players will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup. It includes many giants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This list will surely disappoint cricket fans.

10 star players who will not be seen playing in Asia Cup this time

1- KL Rahul

Indian player KL Rahul will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. This is the only reason for this, they have not been selected in the team.

2- Shreyas Iyer

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has also been kept out of the team this time. He was part of the Indian team in the 2023 ODI Asia Cup.

3- Rohit Sharma

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma will also not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this year. Because Rohit retired from T20 International last year.

4- Virat Kohli

Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli also retired from T20 International last year. Because of which they too will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this year.

5- Mohammad Siraj

Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj’s recent performance has been excellent. But they will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup. Siraj has not been selected in the team.

6- Babar Azam

Pakistan’s legendary batsman Babar Azam will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. Babur has not been selected by the Pakistan team for the Asia Cup.

7- Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistani batsman Mohammad Rizwan has also not been selected in the team. Because of which they will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup.

8- Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh veteran all -rounders will not be seen in the Asia Cup this time. Because Shakib retired from T20 International last year.

9- Angelo Mathews

Sri Lankan legendary batsman Angelo Mathews also cannot be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. Looking at the age of Matthews, it seems that he hardly be selected in the T20 team. Matthews turned 38 years old.

10- Mushfiqur Rahim

Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will also not be a part of the Asia Cup this time. Because Mushfiqur has also retired from T20 International.

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BCCI 15 for Asia Cup on Tuesday Member The team has been announced. Team India command in Asia Cup Suryakumar Yadav will handle. There itself Shubman Gill to team vice captain has been chosen. In this team IPL The players who performed brilliantly in 2025 have not found a place. Even IPL In 2025 Orange And Purple Cap The winning players have also not been selected in the team.

IPL These 5 heroes of 2025 did not find space in the Asia Cup team

• Sai Sudarshan

Sai Sudarshan IPL The most runs were scored in 2025. Sudarshan Orange Cap Was won Sudarshan scored 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21. But despite this They They have failed to make a place in the team.

• Famous Krishna

Famous Krishna IPL In 2025 Purple Cap Was won Famous the highest in the tournament Wicket Was taken Famous at an average of around 20 Wicket Was clicked But his performance also failed to give him a place in the team.

• Fame Jaiswal

Fame Jaiswal Done IPL Great in 2025 Batting Was done Jaiswal About 160 Strike Rate From Batting Was done Jaiswal Had scored 559 runs in 17 matches at an average of 43. They Was the highest run -scorer in the tournament from his team.

• KL A male name

Indian batsman KL Rahul too IPL Amazing in 2025 performed amazing. Rahul had hit 539 runs in heart matches at an average of around 54. During this time their Strike Rate It was about 150. Rahul could not make a place in the team despite this great performance.

• Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer Punjab Kings Great playing for Batting Was done Iyer Had scored 604 runs in 17 matches at an average of 50.33. Iyer During this period of 175.07 Strike Rate Was. Iyer He was the highest run -scorer in the tournament from his team. But Iyer Could not make a place in the Asia Cup team.

Indian team for 2025 Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (Vice -captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jaspreet Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh.

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