The Lucknow Super Giants might make big changes before IPL 2025, including a possible change in captain. Recently, team owner Sanjeev Goenka met with KL Rahul. There are many rumors about Rahul, but no official decision has been made yet. According to reports, Lucknow is not keen on retaining Rahul. If Rahul is released, the team will need to find a new captain.

Sanjeev Goenka and Rahul met in Bangalore on Sunday night for about an hour to discuss Rahul’s future. After a match loss in IPL 2024, Goenka had criticized Rahul, leading to speculation that Rahul might leave the team. However, media reports suggest that Rahul wants to stay, but Goenka is not showing much interest in him. No official information has been released yet.

Team May Look for a Captain in Mega Auction:

If Lucknow decides to remove Rahul as captain, they will focus on the mega auction to find a new leader. Rohit Sharma is a prominent name in discussions. If he is not with Mumbai Indians, he could be a major target in the auction. Lucknow might also be interested in him. Additionally, if Suryakumar Yadav is available in the auction, he could be considered.

Krunal Pandya or Nicholas Pooran as Potential Captains:

Lucknow has not yet revealed all their plans. If Rahul is removed, Krunal Pandya or Nicholas Pooran could be strong candidates for captaincy. Both have limited captaincy experience but are seasoned players. Krunal has played 127 IPL matches, scoring 1647 runs and taking 76 wickets. Pooran has played 76 matches for Lucknow, scoring 1769 runs.