KL Rahul's Captaincy in Doubt as Lucknow Super Giants Face Playoff Elimination

KL Rahul's Captaincy in Jeopardy as Lucknow Super Giants Face Playoff Elimination

Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) dismal performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad has cast a shadow over KL Rahul's captaincy, with rumors swirling that he may step down to focus on his batting.

Despite being signed for a record Rs 17 crore, Rahul's leadership has come under scrutiny due to LSG's poor showing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team's chances of reaching the playoffs are virtually non-existent, and Rahul's slow batting in the Powerplay has been a major concern.

Sources within the IPL suggest that Rahul may voluntarily relinquish the captaincy to improve his batting performance in the remaining two games. The management is reportedly open to this decision, given the team's current situation.

Following LSG's heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, videos emerged on social media showing an agitated conversation between team owner Sanjiv Goenka and Rahul. The incident further fueled speculation about Rahul's future as captain.

Rahul's batting has been a major disappointment for LSG. In 12 games, he has scored 460 runs at a strike rate of 136.09. His slow starts have hindered the team's momentum, particularly in the Powerplay.

Despite their mathematical chances of reaching the playoffs, LSG's poor net run-rate (-0.760) makes it highly unlikely. If Rahul does step down, vice-captain Nicholas Pooran is likely to take over for the remaining two games.

Pooran has been LSG's most impactful batter this season, scoring 306 runs at a strike rate of 154.55. His aggressive approach could provide the spark that LSG desperately needs.

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