KL Rahul To Be Released By LSG, Zaheer Khan's Damning Report Big Factor

Lucknow Super Giants plan to release KL Rahul for the IPL mega auction due to concerns over his strike rate. Young pacer Mayank Yadav will be one of the top three retained players, joining Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi. Meanwhile, several franchises, including LSG and Punjab Kings, are keen on securing Rishabh Pant if he isn't retained by Delhi Capitals.