If KL Rahul goes to auction it’s sure to get crores…, Aakash Chopra warns LSG, 3 players should be released…

Former Indian cricketer and famous commentator Aakash Chopra has advised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to retain three players before the IPL 2025 auction.

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and famous commentator Aakash Chopra has advised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to retain three players before the IPL 2025 auction. He said that captain KL Rahul must be retained. Aakash warned that if Rahul is released, he will easily get 18 crores in the auction. Let us tell you that a franchise can retain a maximum of 6 players.

Akash said on his YouTube channel, “In my opinion, there are three players whom LSG can retain. The fourth could have been an uncapped Indian but he will not remain uncapped. I am talking about Mayank Yadav. Mayank will get the India cap before October 31. If he makes his international debut, then there is no benefit in retaining him. Then the RTM (Right to Match) card can be used for Mayank.” The former cricketer said, “First is KL Rahul because you also want to make him the captain. He is the face of the franchise. He is not going to be available for Rs 18 crore. If Rahul goes to the auction, he will definitely take 18 crores. Anyway, you do not leave the captain. It is very important for the captain to remain for continuity, attachment, love and relationship.” LSG made its IPL debut in the year 2022 and since then Rahul has been leading the franchise.

Akash further said, “At number two is Nicholas Pooran of West Indies. LSG gave 16 crores to Pooran last time. He is a player worth that much. Considering the kind of performance he has shown in T20 cricket, Pooran should be retained. He is a great player. He said, “I am not thinking of any Indian at number three. I am not thinking of Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi because the spinner is not going to go up to 11 crores.”

The commentator said, “I am not thinking about Kunal Pandya. He is good. His skill level is limited in availability. Krunal will get 11 crores more. I am thinking of Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis at third. He was retained earlier also for 10 crores. He is a game-changer player. I am thinking of these three. If Mayank remains uncapped then him too, otherwise let it go to the auction and use RTM.”