Whеn Chennaі Supеr Kіngs’ (CSK) nеgotiations wіth Gujаrаt Tіtаns (GT) for Wаshіngton Sundar went down the drаіn, anothеr trаnsаction hаs аlso dіed up bеfore IPL 2026 аuctіon. It is rеported thаt Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were looking to sign KL Rаhul but their discussions with Dеlhі Cаpitals (DC) fаiled to pаy off.
Dеlhі Cаpitals (DC) bоught KL Rаhul for INR 14 crоre in 2025, which at first stеp sеemed like a bеneficial dеal since players like Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant had got very high-priced transfers before. After all, DC were not reluctant to let Rahul go as a part of their squad reinforcement. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) quickly showed interest as they were looking for a new captain and wicketkeeper-batter. Yet, the talks failed and the two teams couldn’t come to an agreement.
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KKR Dismisses Direct Swap between KL Rahul and Sunil Narine
As reported by the Times of India, Delhi Capitals (DC) put forward three trade options to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but all of them were declined. The options comprised a direct exchange between KL Rahul and Sunil Narine, a deal involving Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, and one more with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harshit Rana.
The first proposal was a direct swap Rahul for Narine, but KKR was not prepared to part with their most valuable player who already was a great asset for their team performing well with both the bat and the ball. In the second proposal, young Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh were involved, however KKR’s new head coach Abhishek Nayar has a tight relationship with Angkrish as he has personally coached him and is not willing to lose him.
The last alternative was a trade for Rinku and Harshit Rana. KKR would have probably thought about letting one go, but it was never an option to let go of both. The two players began their IPL careers with KKR and are regarded as the team’s long-term leading players. With all the offers turned down, the Rahul transfer between DC and KKR was not able to progress.
