'I Have Announcement To Make': KL Rahul's Instagram Story Sparks Retirement Talks

Prolific India batter KL Rahul posted a mysterious story on his Instagram on Friday evening. This story seems to have sparked all sorts of speculations among fans as many posts are claiming that the cricketer has announced his retirement from social media. Notably, KL Rahul was in action in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored 31 runs in his 2 innings.

New Delhi: India's star batter KL Rahul's latest Instagram story triggered a huge wave of speculations on social media platforms on Friday.

KL Rahul Instagram Story (KL Rahul Instagram Story)

Rahul took to his Instagram handle, posted a story and wrote, "I have an important announcement to make, stay tuned..." He published this particular story around 7 pm on a Friday evening.

Social media users have started predicting what will be the announcement and many have claimed that Rahul has taken a retirement from international cricket. Though the announcement could be completely unrelated to his cricketing future.

A post spreading like wildfire on social media regarding KL Rahul's retirement says, 'After much reflection and consideration, I have decided to announce my retirement from professional cricket. This decision has not been easy, as the sport has been a significant part of my life for many years."I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from my family, friends, teammates, and fans throughout my career. The experiences and memories I have gained on and off the field are truly invaluable. I am honoured to have represented my country and played alongside so many talented individuals. While I am excited about the new chapter that lies ahead, I will always cherish the time spent in the game. Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey," the post going viral on social media claimed.

The 32-year-old cricketer wasn't even in contention for the India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, where India emerged triumphant and ended the ICC title drought after 11 years. After the conclusion of the final, veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement. And many were claiming that Rahul has also announced his decision on the same line.

Meanwhile, the wicket-keeper batter's future as the captain of his Indian Premier League side Lucknow Super is also uncertain after the visuals of his and franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka's hit discussion went viral on the internet. However, LSG's bowling coach Lance Klusener stated "It's Storm In A Tea Cup."

Has KL Rahul Officially Announced His Retirement From Cricket?

The answer is NO. Rahul has not posted any such post and stated that he is quitting the sport in any interview yet. All the posts that claim that the cricketer announced his retirement and letter deleted the story are fake and misleading.

What's Next For KL Rahul?

The right-hand batter will soon be in action when he steps on the field in the Duleep Trophy, having been picked in the India 'A' Squad. He will be playing under Shubman Gill's leadership, alongside Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan.