KL Rahul: 3 potential announcements he could make after his cryptic social media post went viral

KL Rahul was in the news on Thursday night as he put out a small message on social media. The 32-year-old Indian cricketer wrote, “I have an announcement to make, stay tuned”. This left many fans in shock as some massive rumours and speculations began to swirl. 

There has been a lot of speculation regarding KL Rahul’s spot in the team. The return of Rishabh Pant to the team and the resurgence of Ishan Kishan has seen KL Rahul move down the pecking order. This also led many fans to believe that KL Rahul might soon call it a day as far as international cricket is concerned. 

India’s tour of Sri Lanka saw KL Rahul play the first two ODI matches before being replaced by Rishabh Pant for the final ODI. KL Rahul scored a brilliant century during the First test against South Africa last year-end and scored a fifty during the Hyderabad Test vs England. 

Here are the three potential announcements that KL Rahul can probably make:

3. New Brand Collaboration or Advertisement venture

KL Rahul has been one of the most sought-after names in the world of advertisements and brands. The KL Rahul Instagram story could be about a potential new brand association or a new venture. It could also be regarding a new Brand Collaboration with possibly a huge name or inking a deal as the face for an advertising venture.  

2. Birth of first child?

KL Rahul married Bollywood superstar Athiya Shetty in early 2023 after years of being together. The KL Rahul Instagram story could also be a hint that the pair could be expecting the birth of their first child. This could be good news for the fans of KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty about a potential new addition to their family. 

1. Moving to a new IPL team?

Ever since the end of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, there has been massive speculation about KL Rahul’s future with Lucknow Super Giants. There have been various reports doing the rounds that KL Rahul might want to end his association with the Lucknow-based franchise.

Sanjiv Goenka was seen indulging in an animated chat with KL Rahul after their humiliating loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. There have been rumours that KL Rahul could be looking to move back to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025. Move to a new different IPL team could be one of the biggest hints from KL Rahul’s Instagram story.