New Delhi, July 31 -- Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are keen on getting India's wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in a high-profile trade from Delhi Capitals, ahead of the upcoming season next year. Rahul, who captained Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for three seasons from 2022 to 2024, was bought for Rs.14 crore by Delhi Capitals during the mega auction in Saudi Arabia ahead of IPL 2025.

According to a TOI report, the Shahrukh Khan co-owned franchise are interested in the India opener and have already contacted the cricketer, who is currently on national duty in the United Kingdom in the ongoing Test series against England.

Having made his IPL debut in 2013, Rahul has been prolific with the bat since the...