Mohammad Kaif reckons Rishabh Pant will be under immense pressure as the Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) potential captain in IPL 2025.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel - Who Will be Delhi Capitals Captain? - DC Co-Owner opens up on captaincy debate with plenty of options to choose from to replace Rishabh Pant.

KL Rahul has found a new home in Delhi Capitals. The star batter though has been churning out runs for the teams he represented but has not been able the franchises over the line to win trophies as a leader. The Delhi-based franchise on the other hand too does not have any trophies in its cabinet to show off.

Rahul's leadership skills were also developed when he was the captain of Punjab Kings in the 2020-21 season, where he showed strategic acumen.

Notably, the Lucknow Super Giants did not retain their captain and no bid was placed for him for IPL 2025 during the auction. Cricket experts have predicted that DC bosses could give reigns of the ream in the hands of KL Rahul after the departure of Rishabh Pant.

KL Rahul penned an emotional note for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he parted ways with the franchise to join the Delhi Capitals (DC). Rahul was roped in by the DC camp for INR 140 million (INR 14 crore) in the two-day mega auction.

KL Rahul, acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crores, expressed his excitement to join the team as captain, opener, and wicketkeeper-batter. He looks forward to the upcoming IPL 2025 season, playing at Kotla,