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Indian cricketer KL Rahul has recently dispelled retirement rumors with a significant announcement on social media. Contrary to speculation about his departure from international cricket, Rahul’s post revealed that he and his wife, Athiya Shetty, organized a charity auction to benefit children in need.
In an Instagram post that initially sparked retirement speculation, KL Rahul wrote, “I have an announcement to make, stay tuned…” This led to widespread speculation regarding his potential retirement, especially after his omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad and recent discussions about his IPL future.
However, Rahul clarified the situation with his subsequent announcement, which focused on philanthropy. The auction, which featured memorabilia such as jerseys and cricket bats, successfully raised ₹1.93 crore. Key items included Virat Kohli’s jersey, which fetched ₹40 lakh, and his gloves, sold for ₹28 lakh. Bats from Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid also contributed significantly to the fundraising total.
KL Rahul was absent from India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign, where the team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated South Africa in the final. Following the tournament, several veterans, including Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced their retirements, fueling rumors that Rahul might also retire. Additionally, discussions about Rahul’s future as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL have been prominent, with speculation that the team may seek a new captain in the upcoming mega auction.
Despite these uncertainties, Rahul will continue his cricketing journey in the Duleep Trophy, representing India ‘A’ under the leadership of Shubman Gill. He will compete alongside notable players like Mayank Agarwal and Riyan Parag. Rahul faces competition for a spot in the Indian team from Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel, with Pant expected to secure the wicket-keeper role while Rahul vies for a place as a non-keeper.
