While Goenka’s comments about retaining players with a team-first mindset were made after the retention announcement, KL Rahul made it clear that his decision to leave the franchise was already set in motion long before these remarks.

KL Rahul began his IPL journey at RCB in 2013 before reuniting with the team in 2016, the year they reached the final.

Following a crushing 10-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka expressed his displeasure and engaged in a heated discussion with the captain on the field.

I most enjoyed playing at RCB; it's also home, you get to spend a lot of time at home, and I know the Chinnaswamy Stadium really well, says Rahul on the prospect of playing for RCB in IPL 2025