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Xtra Web Desk: KL Rahul's intense discussion with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjeev Goenka during an IPL 2024 match has sparked rumors about his future with the franchise. Although Goenka recently stated that Rahul remains "family," his exit from LSG is a possibility, particularly with the upcoming mega auction ahead of the next IPL season. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the potential teams linked to Rahul.

Interestingly, Rahul shares a history with RCB, having played for the team from 2013 to 2016. Recently, in a viral video, Rahul acknowledged the rumors linking him back to RCB while speaking with a fan, who expressed excitement about the potential move. "Let's hope so," Rahul responded.

I'm happy that KL Rahul knows about the rumours that are going around for him & RCB.

Please boss change your IPL team! ????❤️ pic.twitter.com/Os06Uj39gQ

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) September 14, 2024

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Goenka, speaking during Zaheer Khan’s unveiling as LSG's team mentor last month, addressed the ongoing speculation, reaffirming his close bond with Rahul. "I've been meeting KL regularly over the last three years. I'm surprised this meeting got so much attention," Goenka remarked, emphasizing that no decision has been made yet due to pending retention rules from the BCCI.

He further added, "KL has been an integral part of the LSG family since inception. He's played a very important role. He’s like family and will continue to be."

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When asked about player retention and captaincy, Goenka clarified that no decisions would be made until the BCCI announces the retention policies. He said, "We have all of September, October, and November to decide. We haven’t thought about the team going forward yet because the retention numbers—whether it's three, four, or six—are still unknown." As the IPL 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on KL Rahul and LSG, with fans eagerly awaiting the final decision on his future amidst ongoing speculation.