In today’s cricket scenario IPL become one of the prestigious tournaments. There are two new teams in the new season where KL Rahul is going to become captain of the Lucknow franchise.
Even before this, two new teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad have decided the names of three players each.
Along with this, IPL franchise Lucknow has also selected its captain, who is going to become the most expensive player in the history of IPL.
KL Rahul will be captain of the Lucknow team
Rahul has been the team’s top scorer for the last three consecutive seasons as soon as he became a part of the Punjab Kings.
However, due to the Mega Auction and the entry of two new franchises, it was decided to go for the auction instead of being retained for Punjab.
Apart from KL Rahul, Lucknow is going to add 2 other players as well.
According to media reports, KL Rahul, the dangerous opener of the T20 format, is going to become the captain of the most expensive team of IPL.
These two players will also become part of team
According to reports, the Lucknow franchise has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to add three players.
As soon as its approval is received, the names of the three players will be officially announced. Apart from KL Rahul, the Lucknow franchise is going to add leg-spinner, Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal.
To get KL Rahul a partner in the opening, Lucknow has kept Ishan Kishan on its radar, who is an attacking opener. He is a great player of Mumbai Indians.
Stats of KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, and Rashid Khan
Ishan Kishan totaled play 61 matches and score 1452 runs so far at an average of 28.47 and an excellent strike rate of 136.34.
In his IPL career, he has 9 half-centuries, his highest score is 99 runs. At the same time, 121 fours and 74 sixes are included in their cricket stats.
IPL he total play 94 matches and scored 3273 runs at an average of 47.43. These 2 centuries are made with help of 282 fours and 134 sixes.
On another hand, Rashid Khan total plays 76 matches and make 222 and take 93 wickets at an average of 20.56.